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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 Morning 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.

Miércoles

7:00 p.m. (Español)

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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (anticipatory Sunday Mass)

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6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

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CONTENTS

Golf Tournament.……………………….……............. Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. Misión de Cuaresma…………………………………. St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Adobo Fest & Cook Off…………………..……...…... Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 2018 Bazaar…………………….……………………… Discovering Love with Clarity……………………..... Announcements………………...……………………… R.C.I.A. Testimony……………………...……......….. Parish contact information………………......................

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On the cover: Immenraet, Michael Angelo.

Transfiguration of Christ. 1673 - 1678, oil on canvas,

Unionskirche Idstein, Germany.

Parish Involvement

Parishioners that are unable to support our annual bazaar by adopting a booth

or sponsorship, please consider a donation of general supplies:

♦ cases of hand sanitizer (Purell) ♦ cases of bottled water ♦ cases of ziplock sandwich bags ♦ cases of paper towels ♦ breakfast or lunch for the construction

crew the week of the bazaar

Thank You!

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Fort Bend Theresian Day of Prayer “Guest” who’s coming to dinner?

Saturday, March 3, 2018

9:00 am – 2:00 pm A donation of $25 will also include your lunch. St. Theresa Catholic

Church Community Center 705 St. Theresa Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77498

Come join us as we explore Jesus’ place at the table. We’ll experience the social

customs of the day along with Jesus’ personal touches that went far beyond the

food that was served. Speaker: Sister Mary Ann Figlino

Inquiries and registration information regarding the Day of Prayer to Bettie

Ann Hanse 281-242-4494 website: http://theresians.org/

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March 2, 2018

9:00 p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,

Consecration to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts & Holy Rosary

9:45—10:45 p.m.

Confession available

11:00 p.m. Holy Mass with Gregorian chant

P A F S During the upcoming 40 Days for Life campaign, February 14 to March 25, Christian Voices for Life asks you to join them in prayer across the street from the professional building at 8200 Wednesbury Lane, Houston (near Gessner & 59). A doctor in the building performs abortions in his office 3 days a week.

Volunteers are needed to cover the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays during the 40 Days campaign. Contact Marie McCoy at Marie@ChristianVoicesforLife.org or at 281-610-3986 for more information.

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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 otro 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. La próxima clase es el 11 de Marzo a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa son invitados a asistir una entrevista de pre-paración 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 8 de Marzo del 2018 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 Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente.

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A C : El grupo se reú-ne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio 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 Ana Perez 281-948-3349. 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. C F S V -

M : El coro práctica los lunes a las 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 Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-4 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 la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776.

¿Q ACTS ? Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquianos a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha trans-formado la vida de muchas personas que han participado en este retiro. La oportu-nidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes la decisión de decirle 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

R G : El rosario se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información llame a Modesta Mora al 281-494-3588.

P F N : Es segu-ra, saludable y efectiva al igual para concebir, o posponer embarazos y es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Católica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas información llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333. A A : La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto es únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan proble-mas con el alcohol. Para mas información llame al Sr. Oscar Santaella al 346-818-1205. O V : El Talleres de Oración y Vida te ofrece un método practico y variado para aprender a orar y relacionarte con Dios. Para adultos: Días Martes De 7:00 - 9:00 pm, salón B9 Informes: Jessica 713-517-7276 Para jóvenes: Días jueves De 7:00 - 8:45 pm, salón B3 Informes: Nancy 281-886-6761

E M M : Tu necesitas un fin de semana del En-cuentro Matrimonial Mundial, ¡TE LO MERECES! La experiencia del Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mun-dial 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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Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comuni-dad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comunión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Inicia-ción será el Domingo 25 de Febrero del 2018 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Es-tos encuentros informales están estructurados para responder a tus preguntas acerca de la Igle-sia católica.

Póngase en contacto con: Elsa Galindo al

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

346-255-1163 (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 bautizado o ha sido bauti-zado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el proceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de dife-rentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miér-coles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Re-gistrar su Familia y los Niños antes de atender la primera se-sión.

RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)

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Las Bodas de Convalidación de la primavera están programadas para el Sábado 7 de Abril, 2018. Para las

parejas que ya asistieron el Seminario Matrimonial aquí en Santa Teresa, se les pide que llamen a la oficina de la iglesia para incluirlos en el proceso formal de

preparaciones finales.

Para los que están interesados y no han asistido al seminario, todavía hay tiempo!

El próximo seminario es el

Jueves 8 de Marzo a las 7:00 p.m.

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Conferencista Internacional Valley Stream, New York, en la Diócesis de Rock Ville Centre.

“Razón y Fe”

“Creo señor..... pero aumenta mi fe” (Mc 9:24)

El Padre Fernando celebrara la dos Misas en español: 8:00 a.m. y 2:00 p.m. hoy Domingo 25 de Febrero 2018.

Las Misiones de Cuaresma serán:

Lunes 26 de febrero 2018 de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Martes 27 de febrero 2018 de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

Miércoles 28 de febrero 2018, Misa de Sanación de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-

Substitute Teacher

Opportunities

Saint Theresa Catholic School is accepting applications for individuals interested in being a periodic on-call substitute teacher in the classroom.

Substitute teachers must be degreed and have classroom experience. Interested individuals should enjoy working with

children in a Catholic atmosphere. Candidates must be VIRTUS trained and

approved. For more information please call the school office at 281-494-1157.

STCS Now Enrolling

PreK-3 - 8th grade

We are still accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year!

Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are now open, as well. Contact the

school office at 281-494-1157 to request application materials or visit our website at

sttheresacatholicschool.org. If you would like to learn more about STCS,

feel free to drop by the school office. We look forward to meeting you.

Please join us for a tour of our school

and learn more about Classical Education and our Mission!

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Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:30 a.m.

Friday, April 13, 2018

9:30 a.m.

Spring Family Festival

Our Spring Family Festival gives our school families and the community the opportunity to spend time together and get to

know one another. While sharing in the joy of games, rides and other activities, raising much-needed funds for our school to con-tinue providing the highest level of Catholic classical education.

Please Join us for the Spring Family Festival on:

Friday, April 6, 2018 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dinner & Silent Auction

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Festival wristbands: $30

Dinner Tickets: $25 – Adult Dinner Tickets: $15 – Children (12 and under)

Tickets available for pre-sale or at the Main Tent For pre-sale tickets, please contact:

tgoldak@sttheresacatholicschool.org

Our event includes Carnival Rides, Games, Craft Booths, Silent Auction and Dinner provided by:

Spring Creek Barbeque And MORE!

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Living Lent Downtown 905 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

www.holycrosschapel.org • 713-650-1323

Men’s Tuesday Morning Lenten Series: a men’s breakfast and study forum on

“Strengthening the Foundations of Interior Life”

February 27 - Charity Self-sacrificing service for others March 6 - Prayer & Suffering

Understanding and doing God’s will March 20 - Eucharist & Confession

Grace-filled, energizing sacraments March 27 - Meditation & Benediction

Invoking divine help, blessing, and guidance during Holy Week

Schedule 6:30 a.m. - Coffee & tacos 7:00 a.m.- Presentation

7:30 a.m. - Group discussion 7:45 a.m. - Confessions available

Women’s Tuesday Noon Lenten Series: a women’s lunch and study forum on “Sin, Sacrifice & Virtue”

Lenten Schedule

Holy Thursday, March 29 Confessions available 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 30 Confessions available 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

11:35 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

“I invite all Christians to

a renewed personal encounter with Jesus

Christ...No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her,

since ‘no one is excluded from the joy

brought by the Lord.’” -Pope Francis

February 27, March 6 & 20 11:45 a.m. - Lunch provided 12:10 p.m. - Speaker 12:55 p.m. - Closing prayer

Speaker - Mary Caprio, Pastoral Associate at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas

A celebration of the National Dish of the Philippines

Benefiting Saint Theresa’s A Living Sacrifice Holy and Acceptable to God

Capital Campaign

Where: Saint Theresa parish grounds Time: 9 – 11 AM (entertainment, cook-off)

11 AM – 1 PM (tasting, awards)

Teams will provide their own booth and cooking supplies.

(minimum 5 gallons of adobo per booth) Categories: Pork, Chicken,

& Non-Traditional Prizes: Winner & Runner-Up (per category), People’s Choice Award, Team Spirit Award

No entrance fee for Cook-Off contestants

For detailed information, visit

sugarlandcatholic.com or call 281-494-1156.

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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 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:30 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 Paul Stoessel, the director of Middle School CCE, at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com

Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Build-ing/School

Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions can be directed 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 the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. 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!

Volunteers always welcome! Next Super Saturday: March 24

March 1s

March 22nd

April 5th

St. Theresa Youth Evangelization Presents:

Middle School

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Dates:

Fellowship, Fun & Games!

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

To be held at

The Family Life Center

For more information please email Tanya Macias at

tanya@sugarlandcatholic.com

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M S Monday, February 26, 2018 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Joseph Vazhayil 8:30 a.m. Rita Children Tuesday, February 27 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Mila Tuy 8:30 a.m. John Donart Wednesday, February 28 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Raul Contreras Garcia 8:30 a.m. Ernest E. Surman Sr. Thursday, March 1 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Celebrant Intentions 8:30 a.m. Celebrant Intentions Friday, March 2 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Joseph Nguyen 8:30 a.m. Al & Betty Goehring Saturday, March 3 Weekday in Lent 8:30 a.m. Rita Children 5:00 p.m. Al & Betty Goehring Sunday, March 4 Third Sunday of Lent 6:30 a.m. Parish Family 8:00 a.m. Eloisa Ayala 10:00 a.m. All Souls 12:00 p.m. Pro Life Intentions 2:00 p.m. Maria Ana & Jose Rodriguez 5:00 p.m. Club Unidad One may request Mass intentions through our website or by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass inten-tions are available two (2) months in ad-vance only.

P E Monday, February 26 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. Tuesday, February 27 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30 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. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de María, B4 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B3/B9 Wednesday, February 28 7:00 p.m. RICA, B1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. ROC/Faith Formation, FLC 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 1 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, March 2 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 9:00 p.m. First Friday Vigil Saturday, March 3 8:00 a.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B9 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:00 a.m. Theresian Day of Prayer, CC 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, March 4 9:00 a.m. Spanish Bible Class, CC 9:30 a.m. Catequesis/ Catecismo 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños 10:00 a.m. Adult Confirmation Spanish, B9 10:00 a.m. RICA para Adultos, B1/7, B6 10:00 a.m. Pre-K CCE, B3, B4, B5 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday, CC 3:30 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Rosary Group, Emmaus Chapel

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The parish website has instruc ons on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribu on account and scheduling. This op on can be a great way to sup-port the church more consistently and strengthen 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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February 18, 2018 $ 30,678 Online Giving $ 5,815 Total $ 36,493

C C 2017 Totals as of February 18, 2018

Next Goal $ 3,200,000 Pledged $ 3,218,838 Payments $ 703,812

885 Participants

Current debt $ 3,180,006

D S F 2018 Totals as of February 18, 2018

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 27,580 Payments $ 20,069

108 Participants

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Booths Goal Adopted Auction - Live $ 1,000.00 Auction - Silent $ 1,000.00 Baked Potatoes & BBQ Sandwiches $ 1,000.00 Balloons $ 200.00 Baseball Radar $ 200.00 Basketball Shootout $ 200.00 Bean Bag Toss $ 200.00 Beer/Wine $ 1,000.00 Book Booth $ 500.00 Bozo Bucket $ 200.00 Cake Walk $ 500.00 Children’s Arts & Crafts $ 200.00 Cotton Candy $ 500.00 Crawfish $ 1,000.00 Duck Pond/Lollipop pull $ 200.00 Dunking “Royal Flush” $ 500.00 Elephant Ride $ 500.00 Face Painting/Hair/Nails $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Filipino Food Booth $ 1,000.00 First Aid $ 200.00 Fish Bowl $ 200.00 Football Toss $ 500.00 French Fries $ 1,000.00 Garage Sale $ 1,000.00 Hamburgers $ 1,000.00 Hidden Treasures $ 200.00 Hot Dogs & Popcorn $ 1,000.00 Italian Sausage & Meatball Sandwiches $ 1,000.00 Jail $ 500.00 Jewelry/Purses & More $ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00 Kountry Kitchen $ 200.00 Knock Down Bottles $ 200.00 Margaritas $ 1,000.00 $ 512.50 Mexican $ 1,000.00 $ 512.50 Nigerian $ 1,000.00 Obstacle Course $ 500.00 Petting Zoo $ 1,000.00 Plants $ 1,000.00 Raffle Booth $ 1,000.00 Ring A Coke School $ 500.00 Rock Wall $ 500.00 Royal Flush $ 500.00 Skee Ball $ 500.00 Sno-balls $ 500.00 Soccer Shootout $ 500.00 Soft Drinks, Tea & Lemonade $ 1,000.00 Space Balls $ 500.00 Stuffed Animals $ 500.00 Train Ride $ 500.00 Turkey Legs/Sausage on a Stick $ 1,000.00 Wheel Barrel $ 500.00

Wizzer Ride $ 500.00 Totals $ 32,100.00 $ 2,725.00

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2018 BAZAAR ADOPT A BOOTH

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2018 Bazaar Dates

Saturday, April 21, 2018 Sunday, April 22, 2018

Saturday, April 7, 2018 Bazaar Rally Dinner Dance

Bazaar Chair - Diane Senger

diane@sugarlandcatholic.com

Bazaar Chair - Marquitta Phillips marquittalove@gmail.com

SPONSORSHIP

Platinum - $5,000: • 6 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 6 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffles tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign Gold - $2,500: • 4 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 4 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffle tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign Silver - $2,000: • 2 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 2 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffle tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign

Needed - Licensed electrician for the installation of our Bazaar electrical needs. Please contact Diane Senger at 281-494-1156. Needed - books, stuffed animals, silent auction and live auction items and garage sale items. Please contact Diane Senger at 281-494-1156

www.sugarlandcatholic.com

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Spring 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

March 21

St. Laurence Catholic Church 3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479

February 26 • March 26

St. Dominic Chancery Auditorium

2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021

March 22

St. Ignatius Catholic Church 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379

Register online & reserve your seat at:

www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713-741-8778. $5.00 per person for

the 6 series package

Series Sponsors: Family Life Ministry & Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry

Discovering Love with Clarity

Lent is a good time to explore the Catholic faith.

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!

The next Inquiry Gathering will be Wednes-day, February 28, 2018 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 commu-nity, 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.

Q: What is the Book of the Elect, and how is it used?

A: The Book of the Elect is an official reg-ister that catechumens sign either at their parish during the Rite of Sending or at the cathedral in the presence of the bishop. Af-ter the godparents and assembly affirm the readiness of the candidates, the bishops in-vite the catechumens to sign their names as an official sign of their commitments to en-ter fully into the life of the Church through the sacraments of initiation. The book is often displayed in the parish as a reminder for the community to pray for the elect dur-ing their final days of preparation. Timothy A. Johnston. ©Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved.

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This Friday, March 2nd, is the next Knights of Columbus Fish Fry dinners; they will continue every

Friday thru March 23rd. Dine-in or take-out at St. Basil Hall (across from the church).

Serving from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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B P I : Parents are asked to regis-ter 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, practicing 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. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not bap-tizing 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 Friday, April 6, 2018. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to com-mence 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 Tuesday, April 10, 2018. For more information please contact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.

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February 26, 2018 through March 4, 2018 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19; 1 Cor 1:22- 25; Jn 2:13-25 Second Sunday of Lent: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10

L S 26 de Febrero del 2018 al 4 de Marzo del 2018 Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Sal 19 (18); 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-28 Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Sal 116 (115); Rom 8:31b-34; Mc 9:2-10

The Usher Ministry is in need of more male and female volunteers for each of our weekend masses each week. The primary duties and responsibilities include welcoming parishioners, escorting them to

seating at select masses, taking up the collection and providing a goodbye salutation and distributing

bulletins at the conclusion of mass. This is a great opportunity to serve with very little time

commitment required. Please look for us at the Usher Ministry table after Mass this weekend in

front of the church or contact Stan Bilski at 713-503-6042 or sbilski@gmail.com.

GREAT FEAST OF THE FORTY HOLY MARTYRS OF SEBASTE

Thursday, March 8, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Forty Holy Martyrs Orthodox Christian Church

340 Eldridge Rd. Sugar Land, TX 77478

Come celebrate the

Divine Liturgy together with our Orthodox

brothers and sisters in honor of the Forty

Holy Martyrs. Light refreshments will be served afterwards,

and some beautiful iconography and art will

be available for sale. Contact number: 281-240-4845.

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SVDP Report for January 2018 Utility assistance $4,400.89 Housing assistance $3,156.68 Food Pantry $1,873.81 SVDP Solidarity* $300.00 Total $9,731.18 Client family members served 529 Bags of food distributed 357 Volunteer hours donated 309 * Twinning contribution made to another SVdP confer-ence to help a particularly needy family.

We give thanks also to our generous parishioners and the many individual people that contribute to our regular needs throughout the month. Thanks especially to the Sugar Canes, Friday Date Night, The Gathering Place, The Knights of Columbus our HEB grocery store on Uni-versity and Rt.6, and the many people who anonymously donate food to our pantry. Thank you! We always can use donations of non-perishable foods like breakfast cereals, canned fruits, canned vegetables and meats, 2lb sizes of flour and sugar, 1lb sizes of rice and pinto beans. We also need donations of baby wipes and diapers sizes 1 through 6 as well as personal care items like body wash, shampoo and toothpaste. Please leave food and diapers in the donation boxes locat-ed just inside the Church and Chapel entrances. Clothing items should be put in the large blue SVDP donation box located in the parking lot area between the Family Life Center and the Emmaus Chapel. Our business hours are Mondays and Fridays between 10:00am. and 1:00pm. Please do not leave donated items near the office en-trances as the office is not manned 24/7. Unfortunately we cannot accept donations of electrical or electronic items for safety reasons; if you leave them we may have to pay to recycle them. Please continue to support our SVDP ministry financially and with your prayers. We firmly believe that all positive changes that we make in someone’s life are the result of God working through us on your behalf.

May God bless our donors, volunteers, and the friends and neighbors that we help.

-SVDP Staff

From the time of Barnabas escorting Saul to the apostles (Acts 9:26-27), Christians have given witness for those seeking baptism or reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Today, RCIA sponsors, team and

community members give testimony concerning readiness for initiation.

Over a year ago, Mercy came to one of the RCIA Inquiry sessions seeking to understand more about the catholic faith. She was exposed to the Catholic faith via her family and, in particular, her two aunts who are nuns living in El Salvador. Mercy did not practice the faith growing up due to various reasons—many of which were out of her con-trol. At the start, we noticed she was not too comfortable with her Catholic faith. She

did not really pay much attention to it, or give importance to seeking more about God’s teachings and how loving and forgiving He is, but over the course of several ses-sions, she began to open up. As time passed, we saw Mercy getting more involved with the parish as well as in the Sunday sessions. She started to ask questions when she did not understand a passage from the readings, or just in general—anything that did not made sense to her. She also began to offer to read and would gladly express her thoughts about the top-ic we were discussing. Not only that, but she also joined the Spanish choir during the Sunday morning Mass, even though this meant that she had to give up more of her time on Sundays. Little by little we noticed Mercy being more open to learning more about her faith and a true de-sire to be embraced by God’s love. Over this year-long process we have seen tremendous growth in Mercy’s journey, and we know she is now ready to be a witness of God’s love and a defender of her faith. Her godparent, Samantha Rueda, says it has been a huge honor being part of this amazing process, and that she is more than excited to welcome Mercy into the family of St. Theresa Catholic Church. She says, “I am very grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to have this unique experience and for the pleasure of meet-ing such an extraordinary person: Mercy Galdimez.”

R.C.I.A. Testimony for Mercy Galdimez

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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.

Sandra Aguilar Enrique Barajas Rita Beckey Teresinha B. Bitdinger Matthew Cortes Jan Counts Karen Cromer Raul De Freitas Dennis Deruytter Brittany Dodson Gerry Doyle JoAnn Duncan Maria Elvira Andrea Catalina Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon Julio Gonzalez Martha Gonzalez Bernice Guess Deacon Glenn Haller Ann Hamilton Edith Hartensteiner Cynthia Heitman Alice Hicks Tyler Hill Larry Klaus Arnold Knoche Judy Lancaster Alfredo Hernandez Lara Paul Matocha Dick Memmer Hertha Meyer Julia G. Moreno Rocio Munoz June & Wilma Narvacan Rita Nauck Mildred Netardus Fr. Roy Oggero Janne Perez-Quila Joe Puga Mary Lou Ramsey Bernadette Roberts Barbara M. Saenz Gwen Salisbury

Patricia Shannon Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Daniel Santiago Villasana Jerelyn Walker Frank Williams

Teach me, O Lord, to do Thy will, for Thou art my God (Psalm 142:10).

-Indulgence. 500 days

P R 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, Kath-leen Melancon, Garland Melancon, Will DeVaney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen, Mary Ann Hines, Anita Morales, Fonny Van Til-borg, Evaristo Tovar, Richard Harnois, Symbol Or-deneaux, Martha Kocich, Tony Medina, Anabel Go-mez, Margarita Padilla, Curtis Durio, Myriam Cha-vez, Jane Rivera, Theresa Mikolajczak, Paula John-son, Bolivia Schlabach, James Hopkins, Frances Scott, Thomas Koon, Amalia Ponce DeLeon, Elmo Ordeneaux, Carlos Hernandez, Santiago Abaigar, Efrain Lee Davis, Joyce Franklin, Bob Roberts, Anita Swoboda, Jeannine Pencak, Jorge Cavazos Jr., Ana Daisy Valencia, Joseph David Welsh, Christop-her Lee Johnson, Martin Stieb, Margarita Tobon, Andrew Dojs, Kim Poroo, Maria S. Melendez, Mary Camacho, Arturo Trujillo, John McDonald, Annette O’Shea, Carmen Luz Santiago

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him” (Mark 9:2-10).

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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O God, who have commanded us

to listen to your beloved Son, be pleased, we pray,

to nourish us inwardly by your word, that, with spiritual sight made pure,

we may rejoice to behold your glory.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.