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705 S T B S L , T 77498 281-494-1156 .S L C .
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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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.
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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6:30 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 has
moved to 6:30 a.m.
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CONTENTS
From our Pastor………………..………..………….... Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. De nuestro Pastor……………………….………....… St. Theresa Catholic School…………………….……. Ministry Spotlight……………..…………………....... Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… Bazaar Raffle Winners……………………..….…….. Parish Ministries in English…………….……………... Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Scholarship Opportunities………………………...…. Parish contact information………………......................
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On the cover: Master of Portillo. The Last Supper.
1525, oil on panel, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio.
The Rosary and Our Lady of Fatima a talk presented by
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7:00pm.
Saint Theresa Catholic School Library (upstairs)
Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P., is a well-known professor and Dominican itinerant preacher of missions and retreats, and
he has had several series on EWTN. He received his Doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome,
Italy, and was a professor there for six years. He has taught at several colleges and seminaries around the coun-
try and is an academician of the Catholic Academy of Science. This lecture is free and open to the public.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training Specific for the homebound
and infirm.
If you are interested in taking the Holy Eucharist to those who cannot attend Mass, please attend the train-
ing session to be held here at Saint Theresa Catholic Church.
When: Monday, May 22, 2017 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Where: Sanctuary of the church
This training is for both experi-enced and new ministers. Please call the church office to register.
F P ’ Dear Parishioners, I would like to extend a special thanks to those who participated in the recent planning study we conducted here at St. Theresa’s. We re-ceived a wonderful response from the parish—feedback that is ex-tremely beneficial as we look to the future of our parish. After gathering and analyzing data from the study, representatives from the Steier Group reported their findings to the parish staff, the Finance and Pastoral Councils and the School Board on April 19. Some of the highlights from the report:
• Reducing the parish debt scored highest among the items tested • 78 % of participants are in favor of a capital campaign—
including 94 % of those interviewed • 75 % of participants indicated they will support a capital cam-
paign—including 90 % of those interviewed • 66 participants indicated they are willing to serve as a campaign
leader Based on the information above, the Steier Group recommended that our parish move forward with a major fundraising effort. Our coun-cils, school board and staff, after a careful review of the findings and recommendations, voted in full agreement to proceed with a capital campaign. Of course, you can expect to hear more about this important project in the coming weeks and months. It’s my pledge to keep you well-informed. Once again, thank you for participating in this critical study for St. Theresa Catholic Church. Your input has been extremely beneficial and will help to ensure the success of our upcoming campaign. With the Lord guiding us and our parish, and with the intercession of our Patroness, the Little Flower, I have no doubt our efforts will be abun-dantly blessed. Yours in the Risen Christ,
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We have been abundantly blessed to have seminarian Justin Cormie
with us here at Saint Theresa’s.
He has completed his Pastoral (internship) Year here at the parish with flying colors and now returns to St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston to resume his studies in preparation
for his ordination to the Diaconate (May 2018) and
Priesthood (June 2019).
Join us in bidding him farewell at a reception in the Community
Center after the 10:00 am Mass next Sunday, May 21st.
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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 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La próxima clase es el 21 de Mayo 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 13 de Julio 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.
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 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.
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Formación de Ministros Extraordinarios de la Santa
Comunión Específica para Los Enfermos en Casa
Si usted está interesado en llevar la Santa Eucaristía a los fieles que no
pueden asistir a la Santa Misa, favor de venir a la sesión de
formación que se celebrará aquí en Santa Teresita.
Cuando: Lunes 22 de mayo2017 Horario: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Donde: Santuario de la iglesia Esta formación es para nuevos mi-nistros y ministros con experiencia.
Por favor llame a la oficina de la Iglesia para registrarse.
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Hemos sido abundantemente bendecidos por tener al seminarista
Justin Cormie con nosotros aquí en Santa Teresa.
Ha completado su Año Pastoral (internado) aquí en la parroquia con
gran éxito y ahora regresa al seminario de Santa María en Houston para
continuar sus estudios en preparación para su ordenación de
Diacono (Mayo 2018) y de Sacerdote (Junio 2019)
Acompáñenos para darle una
despedida en el Centro Comunitario después de la Misa de las 8:00 am el
próximo domingo Mayo 21.
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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 Miércoles 17 de Mayo del 2017 de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están es-tructurados para responder 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 bautizado o ha sido bautizado en otra comunidad 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 prime-ra sesión.
RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA) Estimados feligreses,
Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento especial a todos los que participaron en el reciente estudio de planificación que llevamos a cabo aquí en Santa Teresa. Recibimos una maravillosa respuesta de parte de la parroquia - res-puesta que es muy beneficiosa cuando vemos hacia el futuro de nuestra pa-rroquia. Después de reunir y analizar los datos del estudio, los representantes del Grupo Steier informaron sus resultados al personal de la parroquia, a los Consejos de Finanzas y Pastoral y a la Junta Escolar el 19 de abril. Algunos de los aspectos más destacados del informe: • Reducir la deuda de la parroquia fue la que más votos obtuvo entre los
puntos del estudio. • El 78% de los participantes están a favor de una campaña de capital -
incluyendo el 94% de los entrevistados • El 75% de los participantes indicó que apoyará una campaña de capital
-incluyendo el 90% de los entrevistados • 66 de los participantes indicaron que están dispuestos a servir como
líderes de campaña Basados en la información anterior, el Grupo Steier recomendó que nues-tra parroquia avanzara con un gran esfuerzo de recaudación de fondos. Nuestros consejos, consejo escolar y personal, después de una revisión cui-dadosa de las conclusiones y recomendaciones, votaron en pleno acuerdo para proceder con una campaña de capital. Por supues-to, pueden esperar escuchar más sobre este importante proyecto en las próximas semanas y meses. Es mi promesa de mantenerlos bien informa-dos. Una vez más, gracias por participar en este estudio crítico para la Iglesia Católica Santa Teresa. Su aporte ha sido muy beneficioso y ayudará a ase-gurar el éxito de nuestra próxima campaña. Con el Señor guiándonos y a nuestra parroquia, y con la intercesión de nuestra Patrona, la Pequeña Flor, no tengo duda de que nuestros esfuerzos serán abundantemente ben-decidos. Suyo en el Cristo Resucitado,
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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-
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STCS celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week May 1st through the 5th. We would like to offer our most sincere thanks for all the wonderful gifts and treats we received from parents and family members throughout the week.
We are humbled and blessed by your generosity and support of our Faculty and Staff.
PSIA Congratulations to our students who competed in Private
School Interscholastic Association (PSIA) at the state level on Saturday, April 28th. 8th grader Chidubem Ezike took
home 5th place in Number Sense.
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STCS will be hosting their first ever 8th grade graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26th. His Eminence,
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the 8:30 am School Mass that morning. Dr. Anne Carson Daly will be
our graduation speaker. Dr. Daly has given lectures at Harvard & Yale. We will celebrate our graduates with a
luncheon immediately following the graduation ceremony.
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Saint Theresa’s Annual Bazaar
Watch this space for more Ministry Spotlights. If you would like to learn more about or get in-volved in any of our ministries, contact us via the website (sugarlandcatholic.com) or by phone. Feel free to contact the ministry coordinator directly. We would love to hear from you!
Saint Theresa’s Annual Bazaar has been in existence for 48 years, and is the primary community-building and fundraising event for the parish out-side the Sunday Mass and Collection. Each year, new committee members enhance the bazaar experience for the community by adding new games, foods, and entertainment.
Through their time, talent, and generosity, many volunteers create an oppor-tunity for fellowship within
the parish and the wider Sugar Land community. They also help meet the
many material needs of the church that the Sunday col-
lection can’t fully cover. The 2017 bazaar, which took place last weekend, was another successful and fun-filled event for our parish, grossing more than $100,000. It was also the product of a lot of hard work from several committee members, booth chairs and volunteers— too many to list or count. Special thanks go out to the persons who stepped forward to take care of the planning, organizing and hard la-bor that such an event requires: Planning & Organizing: Annette Shin-sky, Mark Duluyanun, Beth Martinez,
Debbie Kutra, & Marsha Kreimeyer; Hard Labor: Many men from the Knights of Columbus and several volunteers.
If you would like to get involved in helping with, and improving, next year’s Bazaar (2018), feel free to contact the 2018 Chairpersons below:
Diane Senger 832-489-4476 [email protected]
Marquitta Phillips 713-443-3038 [email protected]
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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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Para los Padres de Jóvenes en Preparatoria
Sábado, Mayo 20, 2017 9:00am - 2:00pm
GRATIS ¡Taller para los Padres
de familia! Habrá oradores invitados
y se proporcionara el almuerzo.
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Questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 Commun-ion, then the Rite of Christian Initia-tion for Adults (RCIA) is for you!
The next Inquiry Gathering will be Wednesday, May 17, 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: [email protected].
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 ([email protected])
prior to attending your first session.
High School Parents
Saturday, May 20, 2017 9:00 - 2:00pm
FREE Parent Workshop Day! Guest Speakers and
Lunch Provided.
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M S Monday, May 15, 2017 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Albert Buxkemper 8:30 a.m. Ly Chuong Tuesday, May 16 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Isabel Sulit 8:30 a.m. Jack Herron Wednesday, May 17 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Bryant & Eric Parker 8:30 a.m. Altamirano Family Thursday, May 18 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Deborah Foltyn Geno 8:30 a.m. Eugene Mead Friday, May 19 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Laura Davidson 8:30 a.m. Mark Pham Saturday, May 20 Easter Weekday 8:30 a.m. Lay Carmelites 5:00 p.m. Irene Aletor Sunday, May 21 Sixth Sunday of Easter 6:30 a.m. David Schneider 8:00 a.m. Manuel Ruiz Velasco 10:00 a.m. Celso & Anita Rodriguez 12:00 p.m. Mario Martinez 2:00 p.m. Maria Elena Alvarez 5:00 p.m. Parish Family One may request Mass intentions theough 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, May 15 1:00 p.m. Secular Franciscan Fraternity, B6 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida, Jovenes, B9 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Tuesday, May 16 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Grief Support Group, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, B1/7 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, B5 7:00 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC-B Wednesday, May 17 10:00 a.m. Talleres Oracion y Vida, Adultos, B9 11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC 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. Adult Confirmation, Spanish, B6 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 18 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. Adult Confirmation, School Library Friday, May 19 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B1/7 Saturday, May 20 9:00 a.m. Talleres Oracion y Vida, B9 9:00 a.m. Carmelites Meeting, B1/7 9:00 a.m. High School F.F., FLC-A/B 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, May 21 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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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.
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
S O May 7, 2017 $ 28,163 Online Giving $ 8,677 Total $ 36,840
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Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 118,536 Payments $ 86,163
307 Participants
*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).
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St. Theresa Catholic Church 2017 Annual Bazaar
Raffle Winners
1st prize Caloy Chavez $4,000 in Visa Gift Cards 2nd prize Roberts Camacho 55” LG UHD 4K TV 3rd prize Bennie Rychlik HP 17.3 Notebook-Windows10 4th prize Loidar Abaigar 10” Vizio E SERIES TV 5th prize Betty Stewart Golf Package for four 6th prize Amy McConnell $300.00 HEB Gift Card 7th prize Karen Dulyunan BBQ Grill 8th prize Shirley Hanzelka Samsung Galaxy Tab-A, Wi-Fi 9th prize T. Tran $200.00 HEB Gift Card 10th prize Deardra Travis Fitbit Charge 2 Bundle Pack
Knights of Columbus Wheelbarrow Marquitta Phillips
Congratulations to all the Winners!
2016 & 2017 Bazaar T-Shirts for Sale!
T-shirt of 2016 and 2017 annual Bazaar are available for sale at the Parish Office.
Cost of T-Shirt: $5.00.
Who: Kids ages Kindergarten through 5thGrade Where: St. Theresa Catholic Church When: July 24 - 28 Time: 9 AM to 12 PM Cost: $30/child Contact: Rosana Stoessel Registration Deadline: July 10, 2017
How to register: Email: [email protected] Phone: 281-494-1156 x294 How to volunteer: Email: [email protected] Phone: 281-494-1156 x294
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G S M : The hopelessness and sadness that comes from experiencing the loss of a loved one can leave us frozen in place, just trying to cope with everyday life. Support groups are an important tool for finding hope and coping tools on this journey. We are a group of compassionate lay people who also have experienced the death of someone we dearly loved. Join us to listen and share, because no one should grieve alone! For more information please contact Sandy Barber at 832-451-9117 or [email protected]. Perpetual Adoration Ministry: The perpetual adoration ministry is a Eucharistic devotion where people commit to taking an hour to praise and worship Jesus before the Most Blessed Sac-rament. The hour you sign up for is spent in silent prayer and meditation. You may bring your own prayer books, use the books in the chapel, read the Bible, pray the rosary, or just sit and enjoy the peace that comes from simply being in the Presence of God. Adoration is in the Emmaus Chapel, it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information please contact Re-becca Freeman (281) 844-4616. C U : Our vision is to be a service ministry organi-zation, effectively using our gifts and talents to serve the needs within and outside our community. Our mission is to actively encourage involvement in church activities by members of our Spanish-speaking community, to take the lead in celebrating reli-gious feasts, to be available and lend a helping hand to both the church and fellow parishioners, and to promote higher education by granting scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are registered parishioners. For more information please contact George Morales, Jr. at 281-565-5469. L C M : The Lay Carmelites are an order, not an organization. They are one of the oldest religious orders that follow the contemplative life. They live their daily lives in a secular society, evangelizing, serving, and following the examples of the many Carmelite Saints. For more infor-mation please contact Tonie Arizpe at 832-715-6281. P C : The Pastoral Council is made up of 12 members elected to three-year terms who represent parishioners, parish ministries, and parish organiza-tions. The Council serves in a consultative capacity with the Pastor by bringing forth concerns from the community and working with the Pastor to resolve them. The Council also coordinates parish events and helps the parish meet the needs of the parishioners. The Council meets month-ly. Alan Phipps is the current Chairman: 281-410-1856.
M B B Please contact Cheryl Pospisil ([email protected]) with any updates to the Military bulletin board in the narthex. This in-cludes adding new pictures or updating the information currently on the board. Photos (with accompanying descriptions) can also be dropped off at the church office.
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group: Meets 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discus-sion. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for cop-ing with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Erin Colaco at [email protected]
B A : Submissions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Michelle Rivas at [email protected] or FAX: 281-242-1393. E-B : Visit our parish website and click on the link to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! G P : Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or material donations for our pregnant women. Please contact Pina @ 281-650-1225 or [email protected] M E : Are you looking for a new way to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of your jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up with your house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're still #1 in your life... share a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or on-line at www.houstonme.org. M P -L R : The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Sunday, June 4, 2017 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monu-ment. N : The nursery is open during the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & Noon Sunday Mass. Children from 18 months to 4 years of age are welcome. No reservation is necessary. For more information contact Andrea Ramsey at 281-725-0127.
P R : If you are grieving from a past abortion, contact a member of our Pro-Life team (see page 15) or our diocesan Project Rachel ministry coordinator, Julie Fritsch, for confidential help (713-741-8728).
S . T ’ M ’ P : Mothers and chil-dren welcome! We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second Wednes-day of the month at a fun location determined a few days prior. Contact: Kim Phalen at 832-535-0715 for more information.
If you would like to inquire about becoming a knight, please con-tact our membership director Stephen Frontera (281-410-1632) or our website (www.kc4204.org) for information. We meet on the first and third Monday of the month at St. Basil’s Hall across the street from the sanctuary. The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic frater-nal service organization. Charity is the foremost principle of the Knights, and our philanthropic efforts go to fund a variety of worthy causes, including Habitat for Humanity, Special Olym-pics, the Vicarius Christi Fund, and disaster relief.
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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, June 13, 2017. For more information please con-tact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.
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May 15, 2017 through May 21, 2017 Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a Fifth Sunday of Easter: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
L S 15 de Mayo del 2017 al 21 de Mayo del 2017 Lunes: Hch 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Jueves: Hch 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Domingo: Hch 8:5-8, 14-17; Sal 66 (65); 1 Pe 3:15-18 o 1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 o Jn 17:1-11a Quinto Domingo de Pascua: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32); 1 Pe 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
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Club Unidad will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating
High School Senior who is a registered member of St. Theresa’s Church. Applications may be picked up at the parish office. Ad-ditional information or any questions regarding the scholarship,
please contact George Morales. Jr. at 281-565-5469.
All scholarships applications should be postmarked no later than Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
Saint Theresa Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarship
Court Saint Theresa of Lisieux No. 2211 Sugar Land, Texas
Court Saint Theresa of Lisieux is offering two individual college scholarships to high school graduates in the amount of $1,000.00 each. To apply for this scholarship, you must be a 2017 high school graduating senior, and a member of St. Theresa Church. *If scholarships do not meet the following requirements, Catholic Daughters will not award scholarships.* A scholarship committee will review each essay and select the winners. The following rules apply for all entries: RULES: 1. Each applicant must submit a typed essay. The essay must be at
least one page and cannot exceed two pages. (more than two pages will be disqualified).
2. Must use correct grammar, syntax and spelling. 3. The application MUST be mailed and postmarked by May 19, 2017 to: St. Theresa CDA 803 Rolling Mill
Sugar Land, TX 77498 4. The applicant’s name, address, emails and phone number
must only appear on the cover sheet of the essay. There shall be NO reference to your name or the names of any family members in your essay. (This will be cause for disqualification)
5. Winners will present their essay at our June 26, 2017 CDA meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall. We must have a receipt from the college or university you are attending; we will mail a check to that college or university. This receipt must be sent to St. Theresa CDA by August 12, 2017
ESSAY: The essay should be written in the following three sections. Please write in an essay form; no resumes will be accepted. Section 1: High school activities, community involvement. Section 2: Goals in life in relation to college major, desired vocation after graduation, and the name of the college/university you plan to attend. Section 3: Respond to the following question using correct grammar, syntax and spelling:
“What impact has the Catholic Church had on preparing me for college, and college life?”
Spiritual Direction at St. Theresa’s Christian spiritual direction supports the belief that God wants a personal relationship with each of us. A spiritual director helps a believer pay attention to God’s communication to him or her, to respond to God, to grow in intimacy with God and to live out the consequences of this relationship. At St. Theresa’s, spiritual direction is offered by certified spir-itual directors who have specialized spiritual training, knowledge of the Catholic tradition and of human development. They adhere to the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct promulgated by Spiritual Directors International. They offer a non-judgmental and confidential presence while recognizing that the Holy Spirit is the true director in Christian spiritual direction. The spiritual directors at St. Theresa do not personally accept compensation. Directees may make free-will donations to St. Theresa Catholic Church, if they wish. The focus of a spiritual direction session is your life with God as it is lived out in your experiences. What is reflected upon is your prayer experiences, your images of God, questions about faith, your particular joys, sadness, fears, doubts and desires. Spiritual Directors meet with directees approximately once a month for an hour or so in a space designated for such purposes on the church grounds. Please note that Spiritual Direction is not counseling, problem solving or advice giving. It is not a prayer session. It is not a quick fix solution to a crisis situation. It is, rather, helping another develop a deeper relationship with God, a relationship that can keep growing deeper to the end of our lives. To begin Spiritual Direction, fill out the questionnaire on the parish web site or from the parish office. For more information, call 281-494-1156, Ext 222.
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The Sugar Canes’ regular monthly meeting is this Wednesday, May 17, 2017. We meet at our Parish
Community Center at 11:30 am.
We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers, age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third
Wednesday of each month - same place, same time.
After our brown bag lunch we will have a brief business meeting followed by Bingo. Coffee, iced tea, water and
desserts are provided.
God Bless! For more information, call 281-491-4027.
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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 Brittany Dodson Sandra Aguilar Matthew Cortes Enrique Barajas Jeannine Pencak Teresinha B. Bitdinger Rita Nauck Hertha Meyer Alice Hicks Patricia Shannon Bob Roberts Rita Beckey Nigel Smith Ann Hamilton Joyce Franklin Gwen Salisbury Gerry Doyle Joe Puga Ann Davidson Alfredo Hernandez Lara Mildred Netardus Larry Klaus Deacon Glenn Haller Anita Swaboda Edith Hartensteiner Judy Lancaster Bernice Guess Ana Daisy Valencia Bernadette Roberts
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
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, 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, Bolivia Schlabach, James Hopkins, Frances Scott, Thomas Koon, Amalia Ponce DeLeon, Elmo Ordeneaux, Carlos Hernandez,
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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
“Do not let your hearts be troubled” (John 14:1).
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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Almighty every-living God, constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us, that those you
were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism may, under your protective care, bear much fruit and
come to the joys of life eternal.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.