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St. Theresa Catholic Church FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
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March 15, 2015
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St. Theresa Catholic Church
March 15, 2015
The Morning of Recollection
For Women will not take place
in March. Instead, everyone is
encouraged to attend the Parish
Mission.
M ASS AND C ONFESSION S CHEDULE
WEEKDAYS  ENTRE SEMANA
CONFESSION
SATURDAY  SÁBADO
Monday—Friday
6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Saturday  Sábado
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass
Sunday  Domingo
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
SUNDAY  DOMINGO
The new
weekday Mass schedule
is effective beginning
December 1, 2014
Weekdays  Entre Semana
Monday-Friday: after each Mass
plus Tuesday and Thursday
at 6:00 p.m.
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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.
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March 15, 2015
JESUS REBUKES PEOPLE OF NAZARETH FOR THEIR LACK OF FAITH
(Vatican Radio) In the Gospel of the day, Jesus rebukes the inhabitants of Nazareth for their lack of faith: at first, the Pope said, they listened with admiration, but
later they exploded “with anger, with outrage”:
“In that moment, this people, who had heard with pleasure what Jesus had said,
but did not like what He had said to one, two, or three of them; and perhaps some
gossip had stood up and said, ‘But who is this who’s come to talk to us? Where
has he studied in order to say these things to us? Let’s see his degree! This is the
son of the carpenter, we know him.’ Fury erupted, and even violence. ‘And they
drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill’… they wanted to
throw Him down!”
Humility is God’s style
The first Reading speaks about Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, who
was a leper. The prophet Elisha tells him to wash himself seven times in the Jordan to be healed, and yet Naaman was indignant because he expected a grand
gesture. But then he listened to the advice of the servants, and did what the
prophet said, and he was cleansed of leprosy. The inhabitants of Nazareth were
like Naaman, the Pope said. “They wanted a spectacle,” but “the style of the good
God is not to produce a spectacle: God acts in humility, in silence, in the little
things.” This begins with Creation, the Pope said, where the Lord does not use a
“magic wand,” but creates man “with mud.” It is a style that runs through “the
whole of salvation history”:
“When He desired to free His people, He freed them through the faith and confidence of a man, Moses. When He desired to cause the fall of the powerful city of
Jericho, He did so through a prostitute. And for the conversion of the Samaritans
He required the work of another sinner. When He invited David to fight against
Goliath, it seemed crazy: the little David standing before that giant, who had a
sword, who had so many things, while David had only a sling and the stones.
When He told the Magi that a King was born to them, the Great King, what did
they find? A little child, a manger. The simple things, the humility of God… this is
the divine style, never the spectacle.”
God works in humility, not spectacles
The Pope noted that “one of the three temptations of Jesus in the desert” was to
create a spectacle. Satan invites Him to cast Himself down from the pinnacle of
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WHAT MADE AN UNBELIEVER DIE
FOR CHRIST?
One of the twenty-one men who were
beheaded a few weeks ago was not a
Christian, that is he wasn’t a Christian
until he saw the faith of the men who
refused to deny Jesus and died for it.
By their witness, he decided to believe
in Jesus too! Here is the story:
ISIS announced the execution of twenty-one Copts but only twenty names
were confirmed, most of them were
from the province of Minya (Upper
Egypt).
The Coptic Orthodox
Church is an ancient
expression of the Christian faith in Egypt. Although unfortunately
separated from the
Catholic Church, they
remain a Christian community of apostolic
origin, with true sacraments. For centuries,
Coptic Christians have
given heroic witness to
Christ in the face of persecution and trial.
There was an inaccuracy in the number of Egyptian Hostages; there were
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March 15, 2015
INSCRIPCIÓN EN LA PARROQUIA: Pase a
la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a
5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o tomar
una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia
y entregársela a un ujier.
Las clases son un domingo al mes a
la 1:00 p.m. La próxima clase es
HOY el domingo 15 de Marzo del
2015. Para preguntas o mas información llame al 281-494-1156.
ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne
todos los domingos después de la Misa
de 8:00 a.m. (de Agosto a Mayo). Para
mas información llame a el Sr. Larry
Ponce de León, 281-250-9651
GUARDERÍA: La guardería esta abierta
durante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00
a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No es necesaria
reservación.
GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN
Y APOSTOLADO
DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El
primer viernes de mes en la capilla de
la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o
Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289.
FORMACIÓN PARA
FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS
DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a
Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María.
El grupo 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.
LOS SACRAMENTOS
BAUTISMO INFANTIL: Se requiere una
copia de acta de nacimiento, los padres deben tomar clases pre bautismales y animamos a los padrinos a participar. Las clases se ofrecen el primer
domingo de cada mes. Si desean bautizar en Santa Teresita es necesario
que pase a la oficina a inscribirse.
RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres
adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacramentos? Te invitamos a asistir a las
clases de preparación para bautismo,
comunión y confirmación. Cesar o
Irasema Luna al 281-565-0322.
RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA es para
niños de siete años o mayores que no
están bautizados o bautizados en otra
fe. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina
de doctrina al 281-494-2717 para mas
información.
CCE: CATECISMO/DOCTRINA: Nuestro
Catecismo en español los domingos
de 9:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Nunca es
tarde para registrarse. La oficina de
esta abierta lunes a viernes de 8:00
a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTO: Para niños
que quieren la formación para recibir
los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con
catecismo.
IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: 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.
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se
reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en
el edificio de CCE. Información:
Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730
CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: El grupo se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia
todo los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a
partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para
mas información llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431.
CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: El grupo se reúne
los viernes a las 7:30 a 9:00 p.m. en
el salón 1 o 7. Abierto a toda la comunidad. Para mas llame a Ramel
Ascencio 281-684-4235.
CORO HISPANO: Este 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 información por
favor llame a Susan al 281-494-1156
ext. 261.
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LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne
los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-3966071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287.
MINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar
el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su
casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosas. Para mas información
llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-4992682 o a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281277-5776.
ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: Se reza el día
12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información:
Janie Leos al 281-240-7938.
PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es
segura, 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, por favor llame a Irma Roman al
832-287-7333.
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EL ESTILO DE DIOS ES LA HUMILDAD Y EL SILENCIO, NO EL ESPECTÁCULO
(Radio Vaticana) Dios actúa en la humildad y en el silencio, su estilo no es el espectáculo, reiteró el Papa Francisco en la
Misa matutina en la Casa de Santa Marta. En el Evangelio del día, Jesús reprocha a los habitantes de Nazaret por su falta de
fe. Al comienzo, lo escuchan con admiración, pero luego estalla ‘la ira, la indignación’:
«En aquel momento, a esta gente, que escuchaba con gusto lo que decía Jesús, no le gustó lo que decía a uno, dos o tres, y
quizá algún chismoso se levantó y dijo: ‘¿Pero de qué viene a hablarnos éste? ¿Dónde estudió para decirnos estas cosas?
¡Que nos muestre su doctorado! ¿En qué Universidad estudió? Éste es el hijo del carpintero y lo conocemos bien’. Estalló la
furia, también la violencia. Lo empujaron fuera de la ciudad, hasta un lugar escarpado de la colina, para despeñarlo».
Es un estilo que atraviesa ‘toda la historia de la salvación’
La primera lectura habla de Naamán, comandante del ejército sirio, leproso. El profeta Elíseo le dice que se bañe siete veces en el Jordán para sanarse y también él se indigna, porque pensaba en un gesto más grande. Luego escucha el consejo
de los siervos, hace lo que el profeta le dice y la lepra desaparece. Tanto los habitantes de Nazaret como Naamán – señaló
el Papa – ‘querían espectáculo’, pero ‘el estilo del buen Dios no es el de dar espectáculo: Dios actúa en la humildad, en el
silencio, en las cosas pequeñas’. Ello a partir de la Creación, donde el Seño no agarra una ‘varilla mágica’, sino que crea al
hombre ‘con el fango’. Es un estilo que atraviesa ‘toda la historia de la salvación’:
«Cuando quiso liberar a su pueblo, lo liberó por la fe y la confianza de un hombre, Moisés. Cuando quiso hacer caer la
poderosa ciudad de Jericó, lo hizo a través de una prostituta. También para la conversión de los samaritanos pidió el trabajo de otra pecadora. Cuando él envió a David a luchar contra Goliat, parecía una locura: el pequeño David ante ese gigante, que tenía una espada, tenía tantas cosas. Y David sólo una honda y piedras. Cuando le dijo a los Magos que había nacido el Rey, el Gran Rey ¿qué encontraron ellos? A un niño, en un pesebre. Las cosas simples, la humildad de Dios, éste es el
estilo divino, nunca el espectáculo».
Así actúa el Señor, en la humildad y lo mismo nos pide a nosotros
El Papa recordó que ‘también una de las tres tentaciones de Jesús en el desierto: el espectáculo’. Satanás lo invita a tirarse
desde el pináculo del Templo para que, viendo el milagro, la gente pueda creer en Él. Pero ‘el Señor se revela en la sencillez y en la humildad’. ‘Nos hará bien en esta Cuaresma – concluyó el Papa Francisco – pensar en nuestra vida, sobre cómo
el Señor nos ha ayudado,, cómo el Señor nos hecho ir adelante, y encontraremos que siempre lo ha hecho con cosas simples’:
«Así actúa el Señor: hace las cosas simplemente. Te habla silenciosamente al corazón. Recordemos en nuestra vida las tantas veces que hemos oído estas cosas: la humildad de Dios es su estilo. Y también en la celebración litúrgica, en los sacramentos ¡qué lindo que es que se manifieste la humildad de Dios y no en el espectáculo mundano. Nos hará bien recorrer
nuestra vida y pensar en las tantas veces que el Señor nos ha visitado con su gracia. Y siempre con este estilo humilde, el
estilo que también Él nos pide a nosotros: la humildad».
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the Temple so that, seeing the miracle, the people might believe in Him. “The Lord, instead, is revealed in simplicity, in
humility,” he said. “It would do us good this Lent,” the Pope said, “to consider how the Lord has helped us in our lives, and
how the Lord has led us onward. We will find that the Lord has always done this with simple things.”
He concluded, “This is how the Lord acts: He does things simply. He speaks silently to you, to the heart. Let us remember in
our lives the many time we have felt these things: the humility of God is His style; the simplicity of God is His style. And
even in the liturgical celebration, in the sacraments, what is beautiful is that which manifests the humility of God, and not
the worldly spectacle. It would do us good to journey through our life and to consider the many times the Lord has visited
us with His grace, and always with this humble style, the style He calls us, too, to have: humility.”
P ERPETUAL A DORATION
P ILGRIMAGE WITH F R . J OSE T HARAYIL
June 5-16, 2015
Experience two extraordinary events
that you won't want to miss: the Sordevolo Passion Play and The Shroud of
Turin exhibit.
Pegasus Travel and Tours
832-886-4707
The Emmaus chapel of Perpetual Adoration is open to everyone. The
parish invites you to commit to one
hour of prayer a week before the
Blessed Sacrament.
For more information, or to inquire
about how to become an adorer,
please contact Rebecca Freeman at:
(281-844-4616).
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O NLINE GIVING
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 support your church and honor the
Lord with your resources. If you
would like to begin online giving, either visit the link on our website or call
Diane Senger 281-494-1156.
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
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Coptic victim?
A BIBLICAL GUIDE TO CONFESSION
Ahram-Canadian News was able to gather information
about this man. He was a Chadian Citizen (Darker skin
shown in picture) who accepted Christianity after seeing
the immense faith of his fellow Coptic Christians to die
for Christ. When Terrorist forced him to reject Jesus
Christ as God, looking at his Christian friends he replied,
“their God is my God“ so the terrorist beheaded him
also.
"He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but he
who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy" (Prov 28:13).
"As the Father has sent me, even so I send you."
And when He had said this, He breathed on them,
and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you
forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained" (Jn 20:21-23).
"They praised God for giving such authority to
men." (Mt 9:8) Christ gave the power to forgive sins
in His name to the Apostles (Jn 20:21-23, Mt 9:6-8),
and their successors.
To go to the priest is to go directly to Christ because
the priest acts in persona Christi (in the person of
Christ), in God's name (Acts 5:5).
HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION
 Enter the confessional (this is usually the hardest
Lord, may all of us who follow you and profess your
name have faith like those who were martyred for being
Christian! They were willing to lay down their lives for
you and in the process helped make another man come
to believe!
part!).
 Make the Sign of cross with the priest.
 Say: “Bless me, Father for I have sinned. My last
This is not unlike the thief on the cross:
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“One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him,
saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!”
But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear
God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we are receiving the
due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing
wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you
come in your kingly power.” And he said to him, “Truly,
I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” –
Luke 23:39-43
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confession was (state how long) ago.
Then say: “My sins are…” Confess sins according to
kind and number. It is a sin to deliberately conceal
any mortal sins (Acts 5:5).
Receive penance and advice.
Pray an act of contrition (Ps 51).
Receive absolution.
Go and do your penance (2 Sam 12:13,14; 1 Chron
21:8-13).
ACT OF CONTRITION
O, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended
Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the
loss of heaven and the pains of hell but most of all
because they offend Thee, my God, who art all
good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve,
with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to
do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
The Way of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent
7:00 p.m. English
7:45 p.m. Español
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FAITH FORMATION
C.C.E.
YOUTH
ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY
www.stymsugarland.com
Its never to late to register for
CCE.
During the CCE school year, 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. as well as on
Mondays & Tuesdays 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.
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. Next class is Today,
Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 1:00
p.m. in the community center.
Catholic 101 is for all parents of firstyear CCE children. This is for parents
only. Children are invited to attend
CCE during this time.
Middle School CCE has begun. It is
never too late to register. Please contact the parish office for more information 281-494-1156.
Middle School CCE will meet at the
following days/times:
Sunday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. or
Monday 6:45—8:00 p.m.
Youth Life Night back today Sunday, March 15, 2015.
Facebook (St. Theresa Youth Ministry)
Twitter (@stym_sugarland)
Instagram (@stym_sugarland)
R.C.I.A. NEWS
Is God calling you to something more?
Come explore the Catholic Church!
If you are seventeen years of age or older and: unbaptized; baptized in another
faith expression; or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Communion, then the RCIA is for you!
The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are
structured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church.
Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-342-6937 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 expression, we have an RCIA
process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions every Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel 281-494-1156 or email [email protected] prior to attending your first session.
Today, we celebrate the second of the scrutinies with our Elect. These rites are celebrated in order to deliver the elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against
temptation, and to give them strength in Christ. The scrutinies are to complete the
Elect’s conversion and deepen their resolve to hold fast to Christ and to carry out their
decision to love God above all. We pray that their spirit is filled with Christ, who is the
living water, the light of the world and the resurrection and the life.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, March 16, 2015
Lent Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Timothy Sweat & Don Mattern
8:30 a.m.  Jacob & Carolo Bui
Monday, March 16, 2015
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 17
Lent Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Jessie V. Pavlicek
8:30 a.m.  All the Souls
Tuesday, March 17
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
6:00 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A
6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5
7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel
Wednesday, March 18
Lenten Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Tracy Dulock
8:30 a.m.  Deacon Frank Cromer and
Family
Wednesday, March 18
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC
6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC
7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry, FLC-Gym
Thursday, March 19
Lenten Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Alejandro & Lucia Sulit
8:30 a.m.  Maria Pham
Thursday, March 19
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
6:00 p.m. RICA, Rm 244
6:30 p.m. ROC Make-Up Parent Meeting,
CC
Friday, March 20
Lenten Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Federico Mora
8:30 a.m.  Parker Family & Bryant Parker
Friday, March 20
6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7
Saturday, March 21
Lenten Weekday
8:30 a.m.  Lay Carmelites
5:00 p.m.  David Hartensteiner
Saturday, March 21
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
9:00 a.m. Carmelites Community Mtg.,
FLC-B(St. Thomas)
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, March 22
Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:00 a.m.  Joseph & Teresa
8:00 a.m.  Maria Luisa Hernandez
10:00 a.m.  Roy Mercado
12:00 p.m.  CDA
2:00 p.m.  Maria Ana Rodriguez
5:00 p.m.  Parish Family
Sunday, March 22
9:30 a.m. Catecismo , School Bldg.
9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC
9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
9:30 a.m. Estudio de Biblia, CC
10:00 a.m. Pre K—Kinder CC
1:00 p.m. SacSunday Assessments, CC
6:15 p.m. Youth Life Night, CC
One may request Mass intentions by visiting
the parish office during regular business hours.
Mass intentions are available two (2) months in
advance.
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S UNDAY O FFERTORY
March 8, 2015
Online Giving
Total
$31,139
$ 3,897
$35,036
C APITAL C AMPAIGN
As of March 8, 2015
Pledges
Payments
Payments Due
$ 4,457,662
$ 4,063,645
$ 394,017
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015
Totals as of March 8, 2015
Goal
Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
$ 199,000
$ 48,675
$ 34,193
$ 164,808
113 Participants
NOVEMBER - WEEKLY AVERAGE
Budgeted
Actual
$ 38,016
$ 40,075
Capital
$ 3,333
Campaign
$ 3,135
Other:
$ 4,258
$ 5,414
Total
Income
$ 45,607
$ 48,624
Expenses
$ 44,648
$ 39,076
Surplus
(deficit)
$
$ 9,548
Offertory
959
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS
Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad
Mr. Emanuel Morales & Ms. Lizeth Juarez and Family
Mr. Alberto Hernandez & Ms. Herlinda Avelino and
Family
Mr. Ricardo Sanchez & Ms. Virginia Hernandez and
Family
Mr. Timothy Duong & Ms. Tracy Nguyen and Family
Ms. Consolata Oronsaye and Family
Mr. Frank Garcia & Ms. Marlen Paniagua and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Leonel Galindo
WEEKLY READINGS
PARISH REGISTRATION: We kindly request that all families
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.
March 16 through March 22, 2015
Monday:
Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30
Thursday:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rm 4:13:16-18,
22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Friday:
Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53
Saturday:
Sunday:
Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9;
Jn 12:20-33
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married
at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage
preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other
month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next
seminar will be Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
Fourth Sunday of Lent:
2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
BAPTISM PREPARATION FOR INFANTS: 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, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married,
married through the Church.
L ECTURAS S EMANAL
16 de marzo al 22 de marzo del 2015
Lunes:
Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54
Martes:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16
Miércoles:
Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30
Jueves:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rm 4:13:16-18,
22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Viernes:
Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Sábado:
Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53
Domingo:
Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50); Heb 5:7-9;
Jn 12:20-33
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
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 April 10, 2015.
Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma:
2 Cr 36:14-16, 19-23; Sal 137 (136); Ef 2:4-10;
Jn 3:14-21
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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulletin
are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of
publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at
[email protected]
or FAX: 281-242-1393.
LAETARE SUNDAY
The fourth, or middle, Sunday of Lent, so called
from the first words of the Introit at Mass, “Laetare
Jerusalem” — “Rejoice, O Jerusalem.”
E-BLAST: 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!
GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or
material donations for our pregnant women. Please contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected]
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each
month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Today, Sunday, April 5, 2015 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 Monument.
NURSERY: 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 281-545-2771.
By the seventh century, special signs of joy have
been permitted in the liturgical observances on this
day, intended to encourage the faithful in their
course through the season of penance,
RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abortion,
Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for confidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728.
They consist in the use of flowers on the altar, and
of the organ at Mass and Vespers; rose-colored
vestments also allowed instead of purple.
ST. THERESA’S MOTHERS’ PLAYGROUP: Mothers and children welcome! We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second
and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Family Life
Center, Room A. Contact: Erin at 281-325-0618.
The contrast between Laetare and the other Sundays is thus emphasized, and is emblematical of the
joys of this life, restrained rejoicing mingled with a
certain amount of sadness.
SUGAR CANES OF ST. THERESA: The Sugar Canes regular
monthly meeting is this Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:30 a.m.
We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers, age
50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third Wednesday each month—same place—same time. Our annual
dues are $10 per person.
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 activities, events, & more.
Sign-up sheets for our March 24th Coushatta trip will be
available.
After our brown bag lunch there is a brief meeting then
Bingo is played. Coffee, Ice tea, water and desserts are
provided. God Bless. Information 281-491-4027.
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
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PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
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.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual
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.
Jan Karwowski
Margarita Iglesias
Fr. Roy Oggero
Rafael Gijon
Mildred Netardus
Dr. Albert Romano
Carlos Trejos
Betty Goehring
Dorothy Raska
Cathy See
Elvin Kocich
Bill Murray
Virginia Siwa
Rosie Janssen
Gloria Ortiz
Maria Ewah
Maria Pimentel
Martha Kocich
Ilse Viteri
Adela Cuate
Adalberta M. De Tristan
Bernice Guess
Edgar J. Schlabach
JoAnn Duncan
Linda Patin
Rufus Segura
Joseph Stovall
Robert Byrd
Diana Ploch
Ann Neslony
Priscilla Ruiz
Julian Villarreal
Anola Lee
Cynthia Cantu
Theresa Ebarb
John Hallberg
Terri Giaimis
Pamela Montferrand
Carol Ann Barley
Ashley Santibañez
Larry Klaus
Janie Segura
Nicole Loper
Karen Cromer
Maria A. Rodriguez
Diane Grayum
Elaine Petrash
Linda Kasper
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy
upon:
Sara Aguirre Alfaro
Martin (Marty) Stieb
Myriam Chavez
Evelyn Bartos
John Arroyo
Peter Bohmer
Kathleen Melancon
John Donart
John Cromer
Chris Cromer
Allie Aldrich
Brandon Vos
Matt Pici
Baby Victoria Perry
Charlie Craig
Larry Duran
Fred Stratton
Charlie Crowell
Jose Reymond Jaimes
Larry Loper
Marilyn Nelson
Carolyn M. Norwood
Elmo Ordeneaux
Jeannine Scates
Mydra Pitre
Jill Cutway
Cayden Capello
Gwen Salisbury
Frances Scott
Mary Camacho
Martha Gonzalez
Richard & Lillie Beserra
Mami Lopez
Matthew Cortes
Darlene Marshall
Danny Terral
Patricia Shannon
Henry Saenz
Regina Vogt
Daniele Smith
June & Wilma Narvacan
Sandra Aguilar
Randy Freeman
Margit Patterson
Dan Rega
Bob Sullivent
Servando Alfaro
Lucy Laurents
Carl Harris, Esther Arroyo, Michael V. Matalka Sr.,
Marion Harris, Elias Acuna, Ann DeVaney, Joseph
Schillaci, Eugene Rollman, Bryant E. Parker, Peter
Thyssen, Bobby Morgan, Keven Lewis, Ron Lee
Grayum, Thomas Roberson, Fred Mora, Sarah Vanek, Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Jason N. Dizon, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes; Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link,
Manuel Rangel Jr.
St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!
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F OURTH S UNDAY
OF
L ENT
O God, who through your Word
reconcile the human race to yourself
In a wonderful way,
grant, we pray,
that with prompt devotion and eager faith
the Christian people may hasten
toward the solemn celebrations to come.
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.
”Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,
so must the Son of Man be lifted up” (John 3:14).
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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