St.Theresa Catholic Church
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St.Theresa Catholic Church
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME S T. T HERESA A R C H D I O C E S E O F G A L V E S T O N P ARISH — H O U S T O N ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM 281-494-1156 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 CONTENTS Pope Francis……....……...………………..………… 3 Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. 4 Papa Francisco……..……...…………………………. 5 Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. 6 Announcements…………………………….………... 7 Faith Formation/School...…………....……………… 8 Mass Intentions……………………………………….. 9 Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. 9 Pilgrimage to Alabama….…………………...….…... 10 Announcements…………………………….………... 11 Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..………… 12 Special Lecture…………………………….……….... 13 Parish contact information……………….............. 15 www.SugarLandCatholic.com 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 Weekdays Entre Semana Monday-Friday: after each Mass Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 2 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon, 2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 Pope Francis: "the prayers of the faithful work miracles" 2016-01-12 Vatican Radio Pope Francis says prayer works miracles and prevents the hardening of the heart. His words came on Tuesday morning during morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. “It’s the prayer of the faithful – the Pope said – that brings change to the Church; it’s not us popes, bishops or priests who carry the Church forward, but the Saints”. Pope Francis took his cue from the Bible reading of the day which tells the story of Hannah, a woman whom, deeply distressed by her infertility, desperately prays to the Lord to give her a child, and of Eli, a priest, who looks on vaguely from afar and superficially judges the woman as a drunkard as he can see her babbling but cannot hear her words. “Hannah was praying silently, her lips moved but her voice was not heard. Hers is the courage of a woman of faith who is weeping and grieving and asks the Lord for his grace. There are many good women in the Church, many! They place all their trust in prayer... Let us think of one of them, Saint Monica who was able, with her tears, to be granted the grace of conversion for her son, Saint Augustine. There are so many” the Pope said. Eli, the priest, is “a poor man” towards whom, Francis says, he feels “a certain sympathy” because – he explains - “I find faults in myself that allow me to understand him well and feel close to him.” “How easily - the Pope continues – do we judge people and lack the respect to say: 'I wonder what he has in his heart? I do not know, but I will say nothing...’ When the heart lacks compassion one always thinks evil" and does not understand those who pray “with pain and anguish” and “entrust that pain and anguish to the Lord”. “Jesus knows this kind of prayer. When he was in Gethsemane and was so anguished and hurt he sweated blood, He did not accuse the Father: ‘Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from me; yet not my will, but Yours be done’”. Jesus responded in the same way of the woman: with meekness. Sometimes, we pray, we ask things of God, but often we do not know how to engage with the Lord, to ask for grace” he said. The Pope also recalled the story of a man in Buenos Aires whose 9-year-old-daughter was dying in hospital. He said he spent the night at the shrine of the Virgin of Luján clinging to the gate and praying for the grace of healing. The next morning, when he returned to the hospital, his daughter was healed: “Prayer works miracles; it works miracles for Christians, whether they be faithful laypeople, priests, bishops who have lost compassion. The prayers of the faithful change the Church: it’s not us popes, bishops, priests or nuns who carry the Church forward, but Saints. Saints are those who dare to believe that God is the Lord and that He can do everything” Pope Francis concluded. 3 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 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. 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. FORMACIÓN PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS PREPARACIÓN DE BAUTISMO INFANTIL: A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certificado 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 es casado, casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bautizaran 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 14 de febrero a las 3:15 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacramentos? Para mas información clases de preparación para bautismo, comunión y confirmación por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-494-1156. RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA para niños es para niños de siete años o mayores que no están bautizados o bautizados en otra fe. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina al 281-494-1156 para mas información. JANUARY 17, 2016 PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invitados a asistir un seminario 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 llamando al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 12 de mayo del 2016 en el Salón FLC-A CATEQUESIS: Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kínder al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso continuo de evangelización, educación, formación y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-4941156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para niños que desean la formación para los Sacramentos 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 comenzó del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m. La próxima clase será el domingo, 7 de febrero del 2016 CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconciliación 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. La próxima clase es el Martes 2 de febrero del 2016 a las 7:00 p.m. ¿Quieres vivir la experiencia de ACTS en nuestra parroquia? Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquianos a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha transformado la vida de muchas personas que han participado en este retiro. La oportunidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes la decisión de decirle SI al Señor. La fecha de nuestro retiro en este año 2016 es: Para Mujeres: Agosto 18-21, 2016 Para Hombres: Agosto 4-7, 2016 Personas de contacto para registraciones: Rocio Padilla (832) 573-3713 Elva Vargas (832) 748-3723 Mauro Facundo (832) 455-8455 Rosalba Lara (832) 206-8331 GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN Y APOSTOLADO APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se reúne 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. CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia 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. Continued on page 6... 4 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 Francisco: la oración cambia a la Iglesia, no los Papas 2016-01-12 Radio Vaticana La oración hace milagros e impide que el corazón se endurezca, olvidando la piedad. Lo afirmó el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la Misa de la mañana celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta. “La oración de los fieles – dijo el Santo Padre – cambia la Iglesia: no somos nosotros, los Papas, los obispos, los sacerdotes” quienes llevamos adelante la Iglesia, sino “los Santos”, dijo. Podemos ser personas de fe y haber perdido el sentido de la piedad bajo las cenizas del juicio y de las críticas a ultranza. La historia que relata la página de la Biblia que el Pontífice comentó en esta ocasión ofrece un gran ejemplo. Los protagonistas son Ana – una mujer angustiada a causa de su esterilidad que suplica llorando a Dios que le dé un hijo – y un sacerdote, Elí, que la observa distraídamente desde lejos, sentado en un banco del templo. La “apuesta” de la oración La escena descrita en el libro de Samuel refiere primero las palabras angustiadas de Ana y después los pensamientos del sacerdote, que al no lograr oír nada juzga con malévola superficialidad el mudo diálogo de la mujer: para él es sólo “una borracha”. Y en cambio, como después sucederá, aquel llanto incontenible está a punto de obtener de Dios el milagro pedido: “Ana rezaba en su corazón y se movían sólo los labios, si bien la voz no se oía. Este es el coraje de una mujer de fe que con su dolor, con sus lágrimas, pide al Señor la gracia. Tantas buenas mujeres son así en la Iglesia, ¡tantas!, que van a rezar como si fuera una apuesta… Pensemos sólo en una grande, Santa Mónica, que con sus lágrimas logró obtener la gracia de la conversión de su hijo, San Agustín. Tantas cosas son así”. Luchar de rodillas Elí, el sacerdote, es “un pobre hombre” hacia el cual – admitió textualmente el Papa Francisco – “tengo cierta simpatía” porque “también en mí encuentro defectos que me acercan a él y me permiten comprenderlo bien”. “Con cuánta facilidad – dijo también el Papa – nosotros juzgamos a las personas, con cuánta facilidad les faltamos el respeto al decir: ‘¿Pero qué cosa tendrá en su corazón? No lo sé, pero yo no digo nada…’”. Cuando “falta la piedad en el corazón, siempre se piensa mal” y no se comprende a quien, en cambio, reza “con dolor y con angustia” y “encomienda aquel dolor y angustia al Señor”: “Esta oración la ha conocido Jesús en el Huerto de los Olivos, cuando era tanta la angustia y tanto el dolor que sudó sangre. Y no reprochó al Padre: ‘Padre, si tú quieres quítame esto, pero que se haga tu voluntad’. Y Jesús ha respondido por el mismo camino de esta mujer: la docilidad. A veces, nosotros rezamos, pedimos al Señor, pero tantas veces no sabemos llegar precisamente a aquella lucha con el Señor, a las lágrimas, a pedir, a pedir la gracia”. Los fieles santos, no los Papas El Papa recordó la historia de un hombre de Buenos Aires quien teniendo a su hija de nueve años internada en fin de vida, fue a ver a la Virgen de Luján y transcurrió toda la noche aferrado a la verja del Santuario pidiendo la gracia de la curación. Y a la mañana siguiente, al regresar al hospital, la encontró curada: “La oración hace milagros. También hace milagros a quienes son cristianos, ya sean fieles laicos, sacerdotes, obispos, que han perdido la piedad. La oración de los fieles cambia a la Iglesia: no somos nosotros, los Papas, los obispos, los sacerdotes, las religiosas quienes llevamos adelante la Iglesia. ¡Son los santos! Y los santos son estos, como aquella mujer. Los santos son aquellos que tienen el coraje de creer que Dios es el Señor que puede hacer todo”. 5 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS Continua de la pagina 4... CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: Este grupo esta abierto a la comunidad, se reúne los domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO FRATERNIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN MARIA: 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 información llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261. Una Nueva Evangelizaciόn Padre Ignacio Larrañaga Los invitamos a participar en el siguiente “Taller de Oración y Vida” ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 El Taller de Oración y Vida, es una Escuela de Oración, donde se enseña a las personas diferentes formas de orar, desde la más sencilla, como la Lectura rezada, hasta la más elevada como la contemplación. 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. Fecha de inicio: Martes 19 de Enero, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00 pm -- Salón: “B3” cada Martes por 15 semanas. Para más información favor comunicarse con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a Ma- e-mail: [email protected] ría. 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. ORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO Por S. Tomás Aquino 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. Te doy gracias Señor Padre Santo, Dios Todopoderoso y eterno porque aunque soy un siervo pecador y sin mérito alguno, has querido alimentarme misericordiosamente con el cuerpo y la sangre de tu hijo Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: 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. Que esta sagrada comunión no vaya a ser para mi ocasión de castigo sino causa de perdón y salvación. Que sea para mi armadura de fe, escudo de buena voluntad; que me libre de todos mis vicios y me ayude a superar mis pasiones desordenadas; que aumente mi caridad y mi paciencia mi obediencia y humildad, y mi capacidad para hacer el bien. 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 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. Que sea defensa inexpugnable contra todos mis enemigos, visibles e invisibles; y guía de todos mis impulsos y deseos. ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: B3 cada Martes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e -mail: [email protected] Que me una más íntimamente a ti, único y verdadero Dios y me conduzca con seguridad al banquete del cielo, donde tu, con tu hijo y el Espíritu Santo, eres luz verdadera, satisfacción cumplida gozo perdurable y felicidad perfecta. Por Cristo, Nuestro Señor. Amén. ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: 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 Janie Leos al 281-240-7938. 6 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS Catholic Daughters of the Americas BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send your bulletin announcement to Michelle Rivas at [email protected] or FAX: 281-242 -1393. Court St. Theresa of Lisieux is looking for new members. We meet on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month. Our meeting is at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Basil Hall (across the street from St. Theresa Church). Our next meeting will be Monday, January 25, 2016. E-BLAST: Visit our parish website, SugarLandCatholic.com, and click on the link to sign up for our bimonthly 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! One of the charitable activities we do monthly is Nursing Home Bingo at Sugar Land Health Care Center. For more information about joining, call Colleen Hermann, Regent, at 281.642.6773. GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or material donations for our pregnant women. Contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected] DEACON FRANK CROMER MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business," Leader: Deacon Don Senger. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Youth Family Life Center, Room A. Continental breakfast and sharing the Word among friends. It’s inspirational and interesting. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a friend. Please join Life Advocates for the Austin Rally for Life!!! On Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Are you looking for a new The cost is $30.00 per person (snacks and drinks included, bring money for lunch; the bus will stop at a fast food restaurant). The bus will leave Annunciation Catholic Church (1618 Texas Ave.) at 8:30 am (Mass is at 8:00am) and will return to the church at approximately 7:00pm. Seating is limited! 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 www.houstonme.org Call Myriam at 713-682-LIFE (5433) or email us at [email protected]. For Reservations! MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. On Sunday, February 7, 2016 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. 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. 7 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 FAITH FORMATION ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH During the CCE school year (Sept. — May), classes are offered at the following times: MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Middle School CCE is currently on Christmas Break. Classes resume today January 10th (Sunday) and January 11th (Monday). Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays or Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. If you have questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at [email protected] 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. Middle School Faith Formation (CCE) meets on Sundays or Mondays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 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. The next Sacrament Sunday class is February 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Catholic 101 is for all parents of firstyear CCE children who are preparing for Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. The next class will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2016. For more information about Youth Ministry Faith Formation. please call 281-494-1156 and speak to Joseph or Meghan. Joseph Mastrangelo, Director of Youth Ministry joseph@ sugarlandcatholic.com or Meghan Anderson, Asst. Coordinator of Youth Ministry meghan@ sugarlandcatholic.com 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, January 20, 2016 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. 8 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASS SCHEDULE PARISH EVENTS Monday, January 18, 2016 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. David & Geordie 8:30 a.m. Teresa Nguyen Monday, January 18, 2016 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 1:00 p.m. Secular Franciscan Fraternity, Rm. B6 7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad Tuesday, January 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Gussie Sciba 8:30 a.m. Elizabeth & Maria Bui Tuesday, January 19 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 6:00 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC-B 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, B-3 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, January 20 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Frank & Julia Pavlicek 8:30 a.m. Bryant Parker Wednesday, January 20 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 5:30 p.m. St. Theresa String Orchestra Rehearsal, Music Room 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 21 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Mario Martinez 8:30 a.m. All Souls In Purgatory Friday, January 22 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. All Souls In Purgatory 8:30 a.m. Ana Nguyen Saturday, January 23 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Walter Burt 5:00 p.m. Johnny Heitman Sunday, January 24 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. Joseph Nguyen 8:00 a.m. Linda Carrillo 10:00 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. CDA 2:00 p.m. Francisca Colin 5:00 p.m. Baptist & Serphine Miranda One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only. Thursday, January 21 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 6:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting 6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry, FLC 6:30 p.m. Hispanic Monthly Meeting, B1 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, January 22 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 Saturday, January 23 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:00 a.m. Carmelites Mtg, FLC 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, January 24 9:30 a.m. Catequesis/Catecismo 9:30 a.m. Estudio Biblico, CC 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 10:00 a.m. Pre School CCE in Session 6:15 p.m. Youth Ministry Faith Formation 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7 6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE 9 S UNDAY O FFERTORY January 10, 2016 Online Giving Total $ 34,609 $ 4,377 $ 38,985 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of January 3, 2015 Goal Pledged Payments Payments Due $ 199,000 $ 198,797 $ 196,889 $ 2,111 521 Participants *Please note that the financial figures of the 2006 Capital Campaign will no longer be published. Feel free to contact the church office with any questions in this regard or to request an update. 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! www.SugarLandCatholic.com ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 10 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 St. Theresa Catholic School Q&A R EGISTRATION I NFORMATION We will be accepting applications for the 20162017 school year starting in February 2016. Contact the school office at (281) 494-1157 to request application materials or download an application by visiting our website at www.sttheresacatholicschool.org. If you would like to learn more about STCS, you are invited to attend an information session with the Principal, Mr. Jonathan Beeson. We look forward to meeting you soon. When does RCIA start? The RCIA begins whenever a person listens to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to “come and see”. Come check out the Catholic Church. RCIA is a process where someone walks a journey to become a disciple of Christ. Or, if someone is already a practicing Christian, they walk a journey to become a better follower of Christ. At St. Theresa, we are available on Wednesday evenings in the Family Life Center, 7 to 9 PM for adults, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and how He has acted in our lives. We are also here to help answer the questions of our inquirers. O PEN H OUSE E VENTS We invite families to come experience St. Theresa during our open house days and time listed below. Thursday, Jan. 28th: 6:30pm You do not have to know you want to become a Catholic before you come. We try to create an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit is given time and space to work in someone’s life and the person has the freedom to answer that invitation, or not. Sunday, Jan. 31st: 11:30am & 1:30p Thursday, Feb. 4th: 6:30pm Thursday, March 31st: 6:30pm Friday, April 8th: 9:30am Have a question about RCIA? Email: [email protected] SUGAR CANES The Sugar Canes regular monthly meeting is this Wednesday, January 20, 2016. We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:30 a.m. BRISKET SALE We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers, age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third Wednesday each month - same place - same time. Pre Order Only Our annual dues of $10 per person is payable at this meeting. Pick up will be February 7th Super Bowl Sunday After our brown bag lunch there is a brief meeting then Bingo is played. Coffee, Ice tea, Water, and Desserts are provided. For more info call Dominic Kutra at 281-565-0787 God Bless. Information 281-491-4027. 11 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. 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. WEEKLY READINGS 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 Friday, February 5, 2016. January 18, 2016 through January 24, 2016 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 317:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12,19, 23-27; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19; 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21 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, February 9, 2016. Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 L ECTURAS S EMANAL 18 de enero del 2016 al 24 de enero del 2016 Lunes: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mc 2:18-22 Martes: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mc 2:23-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mc 3:1-6 Jueves: 1 Sm 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Mc 3:7-12 Viernes: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mc 3:13-19 Sábado: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 17, 19, 23-27; Mc 3:20-21 Domingo: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Sal 18; 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lc 1:1-4, 4:14-21 ONLINE 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. Segundo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario: Is 62:1-5; Sal 95; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 www.SugarLandCatholic.com 12 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 13 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 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. Fr. Roy Oggero Margarita Iglesias Dr. Albert Romano Betty Goehring Dorothy Raska Cathy See Carlos Trejos Bill Murray Virginia Siwa 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 Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Larry Klaus Janie Segura Karen Cromer Linda Kasper Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon Brandon Vos Matt Pici Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Jose Reymond Jaimes Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez Richard & Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Regina Vogt Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois Deacon Don Senger Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Margarita M. de Padilla Diane Krall Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas Jorge Medina JoAnne Henry Ron Zucker Juanita I Muniz Balvino Renoj Charlie McDonald Chris Cromer Jewel Truong Paula Johnson Bob Sullivent Bob Roberts Hilda Santibañez Ashley Santibanez Mary Cook Lucy M. DeVilla Servando Alfaro Cynthia Ribaul Lawrance Santiago Doris Gijon Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino, Jo Ann Castille, David Estes, Bruce Buckles, Albert Edward Ewer, Johnny Heitman, Laura Mae Davidson, Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo, Kien Hong Phan, Deacon Frank Cromer, Jill Cutway, Anita Rodriguez, Rafael Gijon, Morris Lee Voelkel, St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us! 14 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 17, 2016 S ECOND S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME Almighty every-living God, who, govern all things, both in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the pleading of your people and bestow your peace on our times. 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. “Do whatever he tells you.” (John 2). 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