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Saturday Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Weekdays Entre Semana Monday-Friday: after each Mass

Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (Miércoles 6:00 p.m. en Español)*

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Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

During Lent:

Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

Miércoles (Español) 7:00 p.m.

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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipatory Sunday Mass

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7:00 a.m.*, 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

*The 7:00 a.m. Mass will move to 6:30 a.m. beginning Easter Sunday this year

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CONTENTS

Pope Francis…………….…..……………………...… Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. Papa Francisco…………………………….……….… St. Theresa Catholic School………………..……….... Adult Confirmation…………………………………... Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 2017 Bazaar…………….……………………….…….. Proyector de los Ministerios (CCE Primaria)…. Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Education Grant Opportunity…………………..…... Parish contact information………………......................

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Orrente, Pedro. Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. 1620, oil on canvas,

Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg.

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April 9, 2017 in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

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Schedule for the Sacred

Triduum, 2017

Holy Thursday: April 13th 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer (chanted, main church) 9:00 a.m. Washing of the Feet and breakfast in the Community Center 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11:00 p.m. Night Prayer: Emmaus Chapel Good Friday: April 14th Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence 8:30 a.m. Tenebrae: Emmaus Chapel 11:00 a.m. Vía Crucis Viviente 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy: Emmaus Chapel 3:15 p.m. Live Stations of the Cross 7:30 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday: April 15th Fast and abstinence are recommended today 8:30 a.m. Tenebrae: Emmaus Chapel 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Easter Sunday: April 16th Schedule of Masses 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. (Español) 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (Community Center) 12:00 p.m. Noon 2:00 p.m. (Español) 5:00 p.m.

Pope Francis tells Christians to be witnesses of life and hope

2017-04-02 Vatican Radio

Pope Francis on Sunday told the faithful not to remain trapped in the rubble of life, but to rise from the rubble and re-build their lives with the help of God. The Pope’s words came during the homily as he celebrated Mass for about 70 thousand people gathered in the cen-tral square of Italy’s northern town of Carpi. His one-day visit to the Emilia Romagna region comes after a pair of deadly earth-quakes five years ago and where extensive restoration efforts have been cited as exem-plary. Reaching out to those who lost loved ones and livelihoods during the 2012 quake, Pope Francis said God does not magically make bad things vanish, but He is close to those who suffer and faith has the power to transform that suffering. Reflecting on the Gospel reading that tells of the resurrection of Lazarus, the Pope re-called that Jesus himself wept for the death of Lazarus, but “within the mystery of suf-fering in which rationality is shattered and crushed like flies against a glass pane” he said, “Jesus does not allow himself to be imprisoned by pessimism”. Before that sepulcher, he said, on the one hand there is sorrow, delusion, precarious-ness; on the other there is hope “that conquers death and evil”. “Jesus, he continued, did not offer a remedy to lengthen life, but proclaimed: ‘I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live’”. Pope Francis said that we are called to decide on what side to stand, and either close ourselves in sadness or be open to hope. “There are those who remain buried in the rubble of life, and there are those, like you, who with the help of God rise from the rubble to rebuild” he said. Francis invited the faithful to avoid the temptation to be imprisoned in hopelessness and self-commiseration, to not yield to the useless and inconclusive logic of fear and resignation. “Jesus’ words to Lazarus are also meant for us: leave sadness and hopelessness behind; with Jesus hope is reborn and pain is transformed into peace. He is always there to help us rise” he said. “Let us ask for the grace, the Pope concluded, to be witnesses of life and hope in a world that is thirsting for it.” Before celebrating Mass the Pope visited the quake-damaged Duomo cathedral of Car-pi, where he laid a bouquet of white flowers at the foot of a statue of the Madonna in-side. After years of restoration, the cathedral reopened just last weekend. During his daylong visit, Pope Francis is also scheduled to meet with families who lost loved ones in the quake, lunch with clergy and meet privately with priests, nuns and seminarians for an open discussion. The Emilia Romagna model of rebuilding after the magnitude 6.1 and 5.8 quakes that killed 28 people in 2012 has often been cited as exemplary. It included bringing to-gether politicians, entrepreneurs and bishops to decide common priorities. The papal visit is seen as a sign of gratitude for the rebuilding and as a sign of hope that rebuilding is possible for the people of central Italy, who suffered an earthquake in 2016 that killed nearly 300 people, displaced tens of thousands and wreaked extensive damage to homes, businesses, Churches and infrastructure.

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I P : Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. G : La guardería esta abierta du-rante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No necesita hacer reservación.

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P B I : A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certi-ficado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bauti-zaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La próxima clase es hoy el 9 de Abril a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Tere-sa, Son invitados a asistir una entrevista de preparación matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llaman-do al 281-494-1156. El seminario se ofrece cada otro mes, el segundo jueves del mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 11 de Mayo del 2017 en el Salón FLC-A C : Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domin-gos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kín-der al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso con-tinuo de evangelización, educación, forma-ción y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. D S : Para los niños que desean la formación para los Sa-cramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comienzo del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m.

C B : Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a cateque-sis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconcilia-ción y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunita-rio de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente.

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A C : El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edifi-cio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730.

G O D N : Se reune en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 P.M. Para mas información llamar a Rocio Padilla 832-573-3713 y Eu-genio Gopar 832-715-1799.

C B : Este grupo esta abier-to a la comunidad, se reúne los viernes a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235.

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7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas informa-ción llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext 291

E B : El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas infor-mación llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651

D S C : El pri-mer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casi-llas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. F M , M

A : Quieres amar a Je-sús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El gru-po se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. I V P : Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina a casa una semana? Regístrese después de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. L L M : El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. M V : Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religio-sas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776.

E M M : Tu necesitas un fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial, ¡TE LO MERECES! La experiencia del Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial da a los matrimonios la oportunidad de examinar sus vidas, revisar como están en su relación de pareja y afianzar su decisión de permanecer juntos. Para más información favor comunicarse con: Julia y Alfredo Saldana Ella tel: 281-750-5064 El tel: 832-451-2960 Email: alf5837@yahoo.com

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Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquia-nos a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha transformado la vida de muchas per-sonas que han participado en este reti-ro. La oportunidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes la decisión de de-cirle SI al Señor. Personas de contacto para Registraciones para Mujeres: Betty Rodriguez (713) 206-4959 Ana Zamarripa (832) 253-7411 Gabriela Ramirez (832) 455-8697 Rocío Padilla (832) 573-3713 Para Hombres: Roberto Lara (832) 605-4613 Gabriel Lopez (832) 893-0078 Mario Salas (713) 875-4026

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¡V I C ! Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nun-ca has recibido la Primera Comu-nión, entonces RICA es para ti! NO HABRA CONSULTA DURANTE SEMANA SANTA La próxima reunión de Iniciación será el Miércoles 19 de Abril del 2017 de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros infor-males están estructurados para res-ponder a tus preguntas acerca de la Iglesia católica.

Póngase en contacto con: Elsa Galindo al

713-534-7395 (durante el día) Alejandro González al

832-519-3847 (después de las 4:00 pm.)

Si usted, su hijo o alguien a quien usted conoce, tiene entre 7 y 16 años de edad, no haya sido bautiza-do o ha sido bautizado en otra co-munidad de fe, tenemos el proceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de diferentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miércoles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Registrar su Familia y los Niños antes de atender la pri-mera sesión.

RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)

El Papa Francisco en el Ángelus: “Confiamos nues-tras vidas y el destino de la Iglesia y del mundo a María”

2017-04-02 Radio Vaticana

Tras la celebración de la Santa Misa en la Plaza de los Mártires y del apre-miante llamamiento por diversas situa-ciones del mundo actual que están en el corazón del pontífice, el Papa Fran-cisco rezó la oración mariana del Án-gelus dominical junto con los fieles presentes, y bendijo las primeras pie-dras de tres nuevos edificios de la Dió-cesis de Carpi: el de la Parroquia de Santa Ágata, el de la Casa de Ejercicios Espiritua-les de San Antonio en Novi, y de la “Ciudadela de la Caridad”. A la Madre de Dios, pidió posar su mirada misericordiosa sobre los sufrientes, en es-pecial en los enfermos, los pobres y los que están sin trabajo. También agradeció y exhortó a los obispos de la región Emilia Romaña y al pastor de Carpi, mons. Caviña a estar cerca de sus sacerdotes. A los fieles todos, el pontífice expresó su gratitud, y con-fió, por último, las vidas y el destino de la Iglesia y del mundo a María. Queridos hermanos y hermanas: Quiero agradecerles por haber venido a esta Misa: quiero agradecer a todos, a todos los que han trabajado para esta doble maratón: la del domingo pasado y esta... ¡muchas gracias! Y quiero agradecer a ustedes, enfermos: ¡hay cuatro mil enfermos aquí! Gra-cias a ustedes que con vuestros sufrimientos ayudan a la Iglesia, ayudan a llevar la Cruz de Cristo. Gracias. ¡Muchas gracias a ustedes! Y al final de esta celebración, nuestro pensamiento se dirige a la Virgen Santa, a la que veneran en la iglesia catedral dedicada a ella. A María le ofrecemos nuestras alegrías, nuestros dolores y nuestras esperanzas. Le pedimos que pose su mirada misericordiosa en quienes de nosotros están sufriendo, especialmente en los enfermos, en los pobres y en quienes están privados de un trabajo digno. Recordando el ardor apostólico de dos figuras de su tierra, el Beato Odoardo Focherini y la Venerable Marianna Saltini, testigos de la caridad de Cristo, saludo con gratitud, a ustedes, los fieles laicos. Los animo a ser protagonistas de la vida de sus comunidades, en comunión con sus sacerdotes: apunten siempre en lo que es esencial en el anuncio y en el testimonio del Evangelio. Agradezco a ti, querido Obispo Francesco, y a todos ustedes, Obispos de la Región de Emilia Romaña, por su presencia, y sobre todo, al Pastor de esta diócesis, Mons. Fran-cesco Cavina: los exhorto a estar al lado de sus sacerdotes con la escucha, la ternura y la cercanía atenta. Por último, quisiera agradecer a todos y cada uno de ustedes, queridos fieles, a los sacerdotes, religiosos y religiosas, a las Autoridades y particularmente a cuantos han colaborado para organizar esta visita, con un pensamiento especial para el AGESCI y el coro, compuesto por todos los coros de la diócesis, que ha animado esta liturgia. Confiamos nuestras vidas y el destino de la Iglesia y del mundo a María, recitando juntos la oración del Ángelus. Ángelus domini... De aquí el Sucesor de Pedro se traslada al Seminario episcopal para almorzar con los Obispos de la región y los sacerdotes ancianos residentes en la Casa del Clero, y con los seminaristas, y posteriormente celebrará un encuentro con los sacerdotes diocesa-nos, los consagrados y los seminaristas.

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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On Monday, March 20th our students had a rally and a visit from Swatson, the Sugar Land Skeeters Mascot, to kick off

the Skeeters Reading Program at St. Theresa Catholic School. Students who participate in the reading program will earn 2

Skeeters tickets. A big “Thank You” to the Sugar Land Skeeters for supporting our students!

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Congratulations to STCS 8th graders Sophia Roncal & Cybil Long for placing 5th & 6th in drawing at the

St. Pius X Academic Rally! Many thanks to Mrs. Romero-Sanchez for teaching our students the skills needed to create such beautiful art work.

T A (A ) L RCIA-C E

Anh Le grew up in Vi-etnam. It was a hard life and Andy left home at age 14. He went to the Philippines as a refugee to wait for a sponsor. He went to Canada and be-came a Canadian citizen. Andy had had no reli-gious upbringing. He came to the United States

on business and met Ana, a strong Catholic woman. This is where Andy first discovered what it was to be a Christian. Ana and Andy married civilly and Andy began his journey to become a Catholic. The road was full of obstacles. It took great perseverance on both Andy’s and Ana’s part, years of prayers from Ana’s Catholic friends and help from many others. When Andy came to St. Theresa’s, we were able to celebrate Ana’s and Andy’s marriage in the Church. Ana was thrilled to be able to receive the Body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist and Andy could then celebrate the Rite of Election and be called to the Easter sacra-ments. He will be baptized, confirmed and make his First Holy Communion at this year’s Easter Vigil. With Andy’s experiences, he could have become hard-ened and bitter, but instead, Andy chose the path of gentleness, love and forgiveness. Everyone he meets at St. Theresa’s becomes part of his Catholic family. ___________________________________________ Those children in the RCIA-C also undergo conver-sions that are personal and somewhat developed, in proportion to their age before they are initiated. David connects with the suffering Christ, especially with the wounds in Christ’s hands. David meets Christ in the scriptures. He loves the liturgy. While quiet at first, like so many children, David shares more of his thoughts and is kinder towards his brother. Diego has learned to act like Christ, especially being more patient with his brother. He has a strong sense of justice. Daniel has a hunger to learn especially about sacred scripture. He has great insights that continue to deepen as he encounters Christ in the scriptures. We call him a future theologian. Edwin has a deep and mature spirituality that he shares openly. Edwin has persevered through obsta-cles yet eludes a peace and calmness as he knows he is called to be a unifier and healer for those in his family.

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During the CCE school year (Sept.-May) classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 dur-ing the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sun-days at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:15 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms.

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Questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at roland@sugarlandcatholic.com

Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Building/School

Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com or at 281-830-3804.

Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for Sac-rament of Reconciliation and First Com-munion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time.

Contact our Director of Youth Ministry and H.S. Faith Formation, Joseph Mastrangelo at joseph@sugarlandcatholic.com with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!

Is God calling you to do something more? Come explore the Catholic Church!

If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbaptized, baptized in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Communion, then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for you!

NO INQUIRY DURING HOLY WEEK

The next Inquiry Gathering will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to

9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. You may begin the process at any time during the year. Free babysitting is available upon request. Bring your spouse or

friend, if you’d like. These informal gatherings are structured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church. The RCIA team is ready to walk your

journey of faith with you.

Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-450-1400 or by e-mail: lynda@sugarlandcatholic.com.

If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen,

not baptized or baptized in another faith community, we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail (paul@sugarlandcatholic.com) prior to attending your first session.

Good Friday,Good Friday, April 14, 2017April 14, 2017

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M S Monday, April 10, 2017 Monday of Holy Week 6:45 a.m. Tony Medina 8:30 a.m. Mildred Matocha Tuesday, April 11 Tuesday of Holy Week 6:45 a.m. Clarke Family 8:30 a.m. Tony & Catherine Medina 5:30 p.m. Ma. Socorro Martinez Wednesday, April 12 Wednesday of Holy Week 6:45 a.m. Jalayne Tupa 8:30 a.m. Peter Nguyen Thursday, April 13 Thursday of Holy Week 7:30 p.m. Priestly Vocations Friday, April 14 Good Friday 7:30 p.m. Parish Family Saturday, April 15 Holy Saturday 8:30 p.m. Parish Family Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday 6:30 a.m. Karla & Caro Medina 8:00 a.m. Vicenta Lopez 10:00 a.m. Amanda Archibong 10:00 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. Parish Family 2:00 p.m. Fred Mora 5:00 p.m. Irene Aletor One may request Mass intentions by visit-ing the parish office during regular busi-ness hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only.

P E Monday, April 10 4:15 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida, Jovenes, B9 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Tuesday, April 11 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 4:15 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Meeting, FLC-A 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, B1/7 7:00 p.m. Marriage Prep Seminar, FLC-B Wednesday, April 12 6:45 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast, FLC-A 10:00 a.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida, Adultos, B9 6:30 p.m. High School F.F., FLC-Lounge 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. RICA, B6 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation, Spanish, B6 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 13 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B6 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting, B1/7 Friday, April 14 11:00 a.m. Via Crucis 3:15 p.m. Live Stations 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B1/7 Saturday, April 15 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, April 16 9:00 a.m. Bible Class, CC 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, B1/7 3:30 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Rosary Group, Emmaus Chapel

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O N L I N E G I V I N G

The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution account and scheduling. This option can be a great way to sup-port your church consistently and bolster your commitment to charity.

If you would like to begin online giving, visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger: 281-494-1156.

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*A N C Please note that we have begun to take the 1st and 2nd collections se-quentially: 1st Collection – Green Baskets 2nd Collection – Black Baskets Please call Diane Senger in the par-ish office if you have any questions (281-494-1156).

S O April 2, 2017 $ 29,148 Online Giving $ 8,925 Total $ 38,073

D S F 2017 Totals as of April 2, 2017

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 103,156 Payments $ 69,349

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Mark your Calendars!

The Bazaar is May 6th & 7th and we need your HELP! There are several key positions

that need to be filled in order to make St. The-resa’s 48th year Bazaar a great success.

If you are interested in any of the following,

please contact Annette Shinsky-Hollis at ash77478@yahoo.com or 281-904-8553 or

Mark Dulyunan at Mark-dulyunan@gmail.com or 832-428-7935.

BBQ Baked Potato Booth Chair Volunteer Coordinator Live Auction Transportation Coordinator Set up and Tear down Crew Several Game & Ride Booth Chairs

Time to start cleaning out the closets! The garage sale mobile units are

here and accepting household donations. The mobile units are located in front of the

Emmaus Chapel.

2017 Bazaar Adopt a Booth

***DONATE*** A donation toward the booth of your choice will

be applied to our income goal Booths Goal Adoption Remaining Sponsor Advertising $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Auction - Live $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Auction - Silent $ 300.00 $ 300.00 BBQ Briskets $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Baked Potatoes $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 BBQ Sandwiches $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Need a Chair person Balloons $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 0.00 In Loving Memory of Amanda Archibong Baseball Radar $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Basketball Shootout $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Bean Bag Toss $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Beer/Wine $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Black Jack Shot $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Book Booth $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Cake Walk $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Children’s Arts & Crafts $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Construction/Tents/ Crew Hospitality $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Cotton Candy $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Need a Chair person Crawfish $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 DJ/Entertainment $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Duck Pond/Lollipop pull $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Dunking “Royal Flush” $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Face Painting/Hair /Nails $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 0.00 Pegasus Travels Filipino Booth $ 2,000.00 $ 2000.00 $ 0.00 Amelia Sison & Wilma Narvacan Finance Room $ 500.00 $ 500.00 First Aid $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Fish Bowl $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Food Purchase $ 500.00 $ 500.00 French Fries 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Games/Rides $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Garage Sale $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Hamburgers $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Hidden Treasures $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Hockey Booth $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Horse Shoe Toss $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Ice Cream/Lemonade /Iced Tea $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 0.00 Creative Minds, Inc. Italian Sausage $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Jewelry & Things $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Kountry Kitchen $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 0.00 CDA Knock Down Bottles $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Margaritas $ 800.00 $ 800.00 Mexican $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Nigerian $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Plants $ 500.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 In Memory of Dorothy & Roy Raska Popcorn/Hot Dogs $ 600.00 $ 600.00 Pot-O-Gold $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Raffle Booth $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Raffle Prizes $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Ring A Coke School $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Rock Wall $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Need a Chair person Skeet Ball $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Sno-balls $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Soft Drinks $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 Space Balls $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Need a Chair person Stuffed Animals $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Tic - Tac - Toe $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Token Sales $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Train Ride $ 200.00 $ 200.00 T-Shirts $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Turkey Legs/Sausage on a Stick $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Need a Chair person Wheel Barrel Raffle (Knight of Columbus) $ - $ - Totals $ 75,000.00 $ 3,250.00 $ 71,750.00

Saint Theresa Catholic Church 2017 International Bazaar

$10.00 per book / $100.00

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Ver este espacio para más atención al ministerio. Si desea obtener más información o participar en cualquiera de nuestros ministerios, comuníquese con nosotros a través del sitio web (sugarlandcatholic.com) o por teléfono. No dude en contactar directamente con el coordinador del ministerio. ¡Nos encantaría saber de usted!

Nuestras clases de Educación Continua Cristiana (CCE) ofrecen catequesis siste-mática para los niños desde pre-k hasta el 5to grado.

Estas clases cubren la doctrina básica, la oración, la moralidad Cristiana, la liturgia y los Sacramentos a un nivel apropiado para

su edad. El proceso de preparación para la Pri-mera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión es un proceso que normal-mente comienza en el segundo grado. Los estudiantes deben estar registrados en las clases de CCE o en la Escuela Católica en su primer y segundo año de escuela. Si este es su primer año, los padres deben atender Católico 101 si quieren que su hijo haga la primera comunión en el Pri-mer año. Los Padres y los niños están obligados a asistir a 3 sesiones en el otoño y 3 sesio-nes en la primavera en preparación para recibir los Sacramentos. Se anima y se espera que los padres guíen a sus hijos a través del proceso antes de recibir el Sa-cramento. 1. El niño debe asistir a las clases de

CCE regularmente. 2. Una fotocopia del Certificado del

Bautismo. 3. Se les anima a los Padres a llevar a su

hijo/hijos a la celebración de la Santa Misa cada fin de semana.

Ellos deben ser los responsables de enseñar a sus hijos las oraciones tradicionales básicas requeridas y las creencias básicas de la Fe Católica. 4. Los Padres están obligados a asistir a 6 sesiones en un año de preparativos. 5. Los Padres y todos los niños que van a hacer su Primera Comunión atenderán la

Santa Misa para la Primera comunión con su vestido o traje para la Primera Comunión.

Si usted, su hijo o alguien que usted conoce esta entre la edad de siete y dieciséis años, no está bautizado o esta

bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos un proceso de RICA adecuado a su grupo de edad. Las sesiones de

información son todos los miércoles a las 6:30 p.m. Por favor haga una cita con Paul Stoessel por teléfono

(281-830-3804) o por e-mail (paul@sugarlandcatholic.com) antes de asistir a su primera sesión.

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P R : We kindly request that all fami-lies of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registration and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. B P I : Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, prac-ticing Catholics, Confirmed, and, if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certifi-cates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on Fri-day, June 2, 2017. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to commence the marriage preparation for all couples who wish to be married within St. Theresa's Catholic community. It is held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 pm. It provides an opportunity for couples to learn about the Catholic Church's theology of matrimony and begin the process to properly receive this great sacrament of the Church. Couples will learn details of how to plan and prepare for their wedding day and matrimony thereafter. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tues-day, April 11, 2017. For more information please con-tact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.

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April 10, 2017 through April 16, 2017 Monday: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: IS 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2[1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; c) Ex 14:15 - - 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mt 28:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or Lk 24:13-35 Palm Sunday: Mt 21:1-11; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 --27:66 [27:11-54]

L S 10 de Abril del 2017 al 16 de Abril del 2017 Lunes: Is 42:1-7, Jn 12:1-11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (115); 1 Cor 11:23 -26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Sal 31 (30); Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103); b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5- 14; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mt 28:1-10 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117); Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20: 1-9 o Mt 28:1-10 o Lc 24:13-35 Domingo de Ramos: Mt 21:1-11; Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21); Fil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 -- 27:66 [27:11-54]

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St. Basil Council 4204 is offering three individual col-lege EDUCATION GRANTS in the amount of $1,500.00 each to 2017 graduating high school seniors. The com-mittee of Knights will review each essay and select the winners. The following rules will apply to the awarding of the grants: The essay may be HANDWRITTEN or TYPED The essay must be received by May 10, 2017 by: Grand Knight Lloyd J. Waguespack, Jr., 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land, TX 77498-2610. The applicant’s name should appear only on the cover sheet and there shall be no reference to your name or the names of any members of your family in your essay, or you will be disqualified. The essay should be written in 3 SECTIONS or PARA-GRAPHS. Section I: Personal history, including length of resi-dence in the Sugar Land area, high school activities, jobs, hobbies, and community involvement. Section II: Goals in life in relation to college major/minor, desired vocation after college graduation, and the name of the institution you plan to attend. Section III: Respond to the following "What is the purpose of Christian Marriage? Is it a contract or a covenant?” References & Resources: Holy Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-31; Matthew 19:1-12; 1 Corinthians 7:1-24; Ephesians 5:21-33; Ephesians 6:1-4.

Catechism of the Catholic Church: nos.1601 – 1658

Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII: Arca-num (On Christian Marriage)

Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Pius XI: Casti Connubii (On Christian Marriage) Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Paul VI: Hu-manae Vitae (On the Regulation of Births)

The Second Vatican Council: Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World), Para-graphs 47-52

The contest is open to the children or grandchildren of all KC’s who are members in good standing at Council 4204, all Columbian Squires of Circle 3058, Jr Catholic Daughters of Court 2211, and all registered members of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Sugar Land.

The winners of these education grants and their families will be guests of the Knights of Columbus at their annual awards banquet on June 25, 2017. Should there be any questions, please call Grand Knight Lloyd J. Waguespack, Jr. at 713-899-2645.

Are you looking for a way to deepen your spiritual life and grow in your understanding of what is

true and essential in being a Christian Woman…Are you a woman who seeks to be more alive,

aware and caring? If so, we invite you to experience

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for women. We are a global community of Christian women who meet in small faith

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YOU are cordially invited to come and see!

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P S Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Fr. Roy Oggero JoAnn Duncan Karen Cromer Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez June & Wilma Narvacan Amalia Ponce DeLeon Brittany Dodson Sandra Aguilar Matthew Cortes Enrique Barajas Jeannine Pencak Teresinha B. Bitdinger Rita Nauck Hertha Meyer Alice Hicks Patricia Shannon Bolivia Schlabach Bob Roberts Rita Beckey Nigel Smith James Hopkins Ann Hamilton Joyce Franklin Gwen Salisbury Gerry Doyle Joe Puga Ann Davidson Alfredo Hernandez Lara Mildred Netardus Larry Klaus Deacon Glenn Haller Anita Swaboda

Holy God, Holy Strong One. Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us. To Thee be praise, to

Thee be glory, to Thee be thanksgiving through endless ages, O Blessed Trinity.

-Indulgence. 500 days

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P F D Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetu-al light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Deacon Frank Cromer, Deacon Don Senger, Kathleen Melancon, Garland Melancon, Will DeVaney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen, Mary Ann Hines, Anita Mo-rales, Fonny Van Tilborg, Evaristo Tovar, Ri-chard Harnois, Symbol Ordeneaux, Martha Kocich, Tony Medina, Anabel Gomez, Mar-garita Padilla, Curtis Durio, Myriam Chavez, Jane Rivera, Theresa Mikolajczak, Paula Johnson

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Who is this?... This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee” (Matthew 21:11).

1 - St. Theresa School 9 - CCE Conference Room

2 - Community Center 10 - Parish Office 3 - Emmaus Chapel 11 - Church 4 - Family Life Center/Gym 12 - Temporary Office 5 - Choir Room 13 - Li le Flower Chapel 6 - Youth Lounge 14 - Rooms (B1 - B11) 7 - St. Catherine Room (Rm A) 15 - St. Vincent de Paul 8 - St. Thomas More Room (Rm B) 16 - Knights of Columbus

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Through the Passion of your

Only Begotten Son, O Lord, may our reconciliation with you be

near at hand, so that, though we do not merit it by our own deeds, yet by this sacrifice made once

for all, we may feel already the effects of your mercy.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.