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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD  SUGAR LAND, TX 77498  281-494-1156
WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
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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
2016 Bazaar….…...….…………..……………...…….. 10
Announcements………………………………...……… 11
Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… 12
First Friday Vigil…….…….………............................. 13
Parish contact information………………...................... 15
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MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE
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.
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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Pope Francis: God's people suffer if their bishops fail to pray
2016-01-22 Vatican Radio
The bishop's task is to pray and to proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus; if a bishop does not pray and does not announce the Gospel
but is concerned with other things, God's people suffer. That’s the message Pope Francis imparted to the faithful gathered Friday
for the daily morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.
The day's Gospel (Mk 3: 13-19) indicates why Jesus chose the Twelve Apostles "to be with him and to be sent out to preach and
have authority to cast out demons." The Twelve, said Pope Francis, "are the first bishops." After the death of Judas, Matthias is
elected in "the first episcopal ordination of the Church." And, the Pope pointed out, "the bishops are pillars of the Church,” called
to be witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus:
"We bishops have this responsibility to be witnesses: witnesses to the fact that the Lord Jesus is alive, that the Lord Jesus is risen,
that the Lord Jesus walks with us, that the Lord Jesus saves us, that the Lord Jesus gave his life for us, that the Lord Jesus is our
hope, that the Lord Jesus always welcomes us and forgives us. Giving witness. Our life must be this: a testimony. True witness to
the Resurrection of Christ. "
Bishops have two jobs: to pray and to preach
"The first task of a bishop is to be with Jesus in prayer. The first job of a bishop is not to prepare pastoral plans ... no, no! Prayer:
this is the first task. The second task is to be a witness, that is, to preach. To preach the salvation that the Lord Jesus has brought.
Two tasks that are not easy, but it is precisely these two tasks that are the strong pillars of the Church. If these columns are weakened because the bishop does not pray or prays little, forgets to pray; or because the bishop does not announce the Gospel and instead takes care of other things, the Church also weakens; it suffers. God's people suffer. Because the columns are weak. "
"The Church without the bishop doesn’t work," said the Pope. Therefore, we must all pray for our bishops, he concluded, as an
“obligation of love, an obligation of children in reverence to the Father, an obligation of brothers so that the family remains united
in its witness to Jesus Christ, living and risen:"
"Pray for us bishops: we too have weaknesses"
The Pope invited the faithful to pray for “us bishops, because we too are sinners; we too have weaknesses. We also have the danger of Judas: because he too had been elected as a column. We also run the risk of not praying, of doing something else instead of
proclaiming the Gospel and casting out demons ... Pray, so that the bishops are what Jesus desired, so that we all give witness to
Jesus’ Resurrection. The people of God pray for the bishops. In every Mass we pray for the bishops. We pray for Peter, the head of
the college of bishops, and we pray for our local bishop. But this is not enough: we say the name, and many times we say it out of
habit, and then we go on. Pray for the bishop with your heart! Ask the Lord: Lord, take care of my bishop; take care of all the bishops, and send us bishops who are true witnesses - bishops who pray and bishops who help us through their preaching to understand
the Gospel, so that we may trust that you, Lord, are alive and that you're with us ".
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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 31, 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 10 de marzo
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 281494-1156 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
el Martes 2 de febrero 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
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.
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Homilía del Papa: Si el obispo no reza, el pueblo de Dios sufre
2016-01-22 Radio Vaticana
(RV).-. El obispo tiene la tarea de rezar y anunciar la Resurrección de Jesús. Si el obispo no reza y no anuncia el Evangelio, sino
que se ocupa de otras cosas, el pueblo de Dios sufre. Son los conceptos que expresó el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la Misa
matutina celebrada en la Capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta.
El Evangelio del día (Mc 3, 13-19) relata la elección de los Doce Apóstoles por parte de Jesús: los elige “para que estén con Él y
para enviarlos a predicar con el poder de expulsar a los demonios”. Los Doce – afirmó el Santo Padre – “son los primeros
obispos”. Después de la muerte de Judas fue elegido Matías; lo que representó “la primera ordenación episcopal de la Iglesia”.
“Los obispos – dijo Francisco – son las columnas de la Iglesia”, y están llamados a ser testigos de la Resurrección de Jesús:
“Nosotros los obispos tenemos esta responsabilidad de ser testigos: atestiguamos que el Señor está vivo, que el Señor Jesús ha
resucitado, que el Señor Jesús camina con nosotros, que el Señor Jesús nos salva, que el Señor Jesús ha dado su vida por nosotros,
que el Señor Jesús es nuestra esperanza, que el Señor Jesús nos recibe siempre y nos perdona. El testimonio. Nuestra vida debe ser
esto: un testimonio. Un verdadero testimonio de la Resurrección de Cristo”.
Los obispos – prosiguió explicando el Pontífice – tienen dos tareas:
“El primer deber del obispo es estar con Jesús en la oración. El primer deber del obispo no es hacer planes pastorales… ¡no, no!
Rezar: éste es el primer deber. El segundo deber es ser testigo, es decir, predicar. Predicar la salvación que el Señor Jesús no ha
traído. Dos tareas no fáciles, pero son propiamente estos dos deberes los que hacen fuertes a las columnas de la Iglesia. Si estas
columnas se debilitan porque el obispo no reza o reza poco, se olvida de rezar; o porque el obispo no anuncia el Evangelio, se
ocupa de otras cosas, también la Iglesia se debilita, sufre. El pueblo de Dios sufre. Porque las columnas son débiles”.
El Papa concluyó su homilía afirmando que “la Iglesia sin obispos no puede ir adelante”. Por esta razón – añadió Francisco – “la
oración de todos nosotros por nuestros obispos es una obligación, pero una obligación de amor, una obligación de los hijos con
respecto al Padre, una obligación de hermanos, para que la familia permanezca unida en la confesión de Jesucristo, vivo y resucitado”: “Por esto yo quisiera invitarlos hoy a rezar por nosotros, los obispos. Porque también nosotros somos pecadores, también
nosotros tenemos debilidades, también nosotros corremos el peligro de Judas: porque también él había sido elegido como columna. También nosotros corremos el peligro de no rezar, de hacer algo que no sea anunciar el Evangelio y expulsar a los demonios…
Rezar, para que los obispos sean lo que Jesús quería, que todos nosotros demos testimonio de la Resurrección de Jesús. El pueblo
de Dios reza por los obispos. En cada Misa se reza por los obispos: se reza por Pedro, la cabeza del colegio episcopal, y se reza
por el obispo del lugar. Pero esto es poco: se dice el nombre y tantas veces se lo dice por costumbre y va adelante. Rezar por el
obispo con el corazón, pedir al Señor: Señor, cuida a mi obispo; cuida a todos los obispos, y mándanos obispos que sean verdaderos testigos, obispos que recen, y obispos que nos ayuden, con su predicación, a comprender el Evangelio, a estar seguros de que
Tú, Señor, estás vivo, estás entre nosotros”.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Una Nueva Evangelizaciόn
Padre Ignacio Larrañaga
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.
Los invitamos a participar en el siguiente
“Taller de Oración y Vida”
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.
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.
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
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, 281250-9651
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 832896-8289.
e-mail: [email protected]
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.
CONVALIDACIÓN DE MATRIMONIO
El 9 de abril Sta. Teresita celebrará una Ceremonia de
Convalidación Matrimonial para las parejas que están
viviendo juntos o casados por el Civil y que desean
casarse por la Iglesia. Es necesario proporcionar el
certificado de Bautismo y proporcionar dos testigos
de cada uno. El domingo 21 de febrero a las 11:00 va
a ver entrevistas de todas las parejas y testigos para
poder casarse por la Iglesia.
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.
LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las
6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287.
Las parejas asistirán en un retiro Matrimonial que
será el Sábado 5 de marzo de 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. y
el domingo 6 de marzo de 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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 281-2775776.
Algunos de ustedes se han registrado. Favor de venir
a la oficina de parroquia a registrarse. Para aquellos
de ustedes que no se han registrado por favor vengan
a la oficina de la parroquia. Hay una pequeña cuota
de $35.
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]
Queridos hermanos esta es una oportunidad practicable para regresar a la plenitud de los Sacramentos y a
la salvación para Ustedes y especialmente para sus
hijos; favor de ir a la oficina de la parroquia para registrarse.
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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions are due on the
2016 CDA ANNUAL
Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send
your bulletin announcement to Michelle Rivas at
[email protected] or FAX: 281-2421393.
S PA G H E T T I D I N N E R
Sponsored by: St Theresa of Lisieux Court #2211
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!
Friday, February 5, 2016
St Theresa Community Center
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Adults: $8.00 – Children under 10: $4.00
GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary
Dinner includes all you can eat spaghetti with meatballs,
salad, garlic bread, drink & desserts. Brown Bag & Valentine
Sweetheart Basket Raffle!!
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.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: 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 www.houstonme.org
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.
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FAITH FORMATION
ELEMENTARY
During the CCE school year (Sept. —
May), classes are offered at the following
times:
Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays or Tuesday 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.
YOUTH EVANGELIZATION
High School Confirmation Preparation 2016-2017
Check List to determine if you or you child may be ready for immediate Preparation
for the Sacrament of Confirmation:
• At least in 10th Grade.
• Has been enrolled in Faith Formation for the last year (Catholic School Theology
class counts).
• Has a desire to deepen their relationship with Jesus and his Church.
• Has been baptized and received First Reconciliation and First Communion.
For those that meet these basic requirements please plan on attending the Mandatory
Parent and Student Meeting: February 21, 6:30pm in the Community Center
Confirmation Mass - Monday, February 8th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Practice For Students and Sponsors
Saturday, February 6th
9:30am
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 281830-3804.
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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Questions or comments, please contact
Roland Millare, the director of Middle
School CCE, at
[email protected]
Middle School Faith Formation meets on
Sundays or Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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, February 3, 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 e-mail
[email protected] prior to attending your first session.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, February 1, 2016
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Franklin & Jessie Pavlicek
8:30 a.m.  Deacon Frank Cromer
Monday, February 1, 2016
Tuesday, February 2
Presentation of the Lord
6:45 a.m.  Intention of Celebrant
8:30 a.m.  Intention of Celebrant
Tuesday, February 2
Wednesday, February 3
St. Blaise
6:45 a.m.  Deacon Frank Cromer &
Jeffrey Treadwell
8:30 a.m.  Eric Parker &
Mary Abramcik
Thursday, February 4
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  All Souls in Purgatory
8:30 a.m.  Brenda Altamirano
Friday, February 5
St. Agatha
6:45 a.m.  Ralph O’Grady
8:30 a.m.  Deacon Frank Cromer &
Fr. Robert Ritz
Saturday, February 6
St. Paul Miki & Companions
8:30 a.m.  Amanda Archibong
5:00 p.m.  Deborah Foltyn Geno
Sunday, February 7
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m.  Dominic & Maria Fernandez
8:00 a.m.  Vicenta Lopez
10:00 a.m. Pro-Life Intentions
12:00 p.m.  Club Unidad
2:00 p.m.  John Richard Aguilar
5:00 p.m. Parish Family
One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available
two (2) months in advance only.
9:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
CCE Middle School
Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
Gathering Place, Monthly Event
Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5
Taller Oracion y Vida, B-3
Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel
Catholic 101/Catolico Basico,
Sch. Library & CC
Wednesday, February 3
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
Mother’s Play Group, FLC - A
Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg.
St. Theresa String Orchestra
Rehearsal, Music Room
Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B
RCIA, FLC-A
Roc Class, CC
AA Español, Rm B-5
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 4
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
Rosary Group, Rm 6
Flos Cantum (Children’s choir)
Carmelites, CCE Off.
Middle School Ministry, FLC
Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6
Friday, February 5
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Baptism Class, FLC-A
AA Español, Rm B-5
Saturday, February 6
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg.
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, February 7
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Catequesis/Catecismo
Estudio Biblico, CC
RCIA Catechumens, FLC
RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
Pre School CCE in Session
Sac Sunday, CC
Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7
Middle School CCE
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S UNDAY O FFERTORY
January 17, 2016
Online Giving
Total
$ 32,410
$ 5,532
$ 37,942
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
2015
Totals as of January 17, 2016
Goal
Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
$
$
$
$
199,000
226,275
224,610
-25,610
571 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!
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JANUARY 31, 2016
2016 Bazaar Adopt a Booth
Adopt a booth and have a personalized poster
placed in your booth
Booths
Advertising
Auction - Live
Auction - Silent
Bag Lady (Purses)
Baked Potatoes
BBQ Sandwiches
Balloons
Baseball Radar
Basketball Shootout
Bean Bag Toss
Beer/Wine
Black Jack Shot
Book Booth
Cake Walk
Children’s Arts & Crafts
Construction/Tents/
Crew Hospitality
Cotton Candy
Cupcake Booth
Crawfish
DJ/Entertainment
Duck Pond/Lollipup pull
Dunking Booth
Face Painting/Hair/Nails
Finance Room
First Aid
Fish Bowl
Food Purchase
French Fries
Games/Rides
Garage Sale
Hamburgers
Hidden Treasures
Hockey Booth
Horse Shoe Toss
Ice Cream/Lemonade/
Iced Tea
Italian Sausage
Jewelry
Kountry Kitchen
Knock Down Bottles
Margaritas
Mexican
Nigerian
Oriental
Plants
Popcorn/Hot Dogs
Pot-O-Gold
Raffle Booth
Raffle Prizes
Ring A Coke School
Rock Wall
Skeet Ball
Sno-balls
Soft Drinks
Space Balls
Sponsorship Signs
Stuffed Animals
Tic - Tac - Toe
Token Sales
Train Ride
T-Shirts
Turkey Legs/Sausage
on a Stick
Wheel Barrel Raffle
Totals
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Goal
500.00
500.00
300.00
300.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
3,000.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
100.00
Adoption
Remaining
$ 10,000.00
$
200.00
$
200.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$
500.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
Almighty and ever-living God, I approach the sacrament of Your only-begotten Son Our Lord Jesus
Christ. I come sick to the doctor of life, unclean to
the fountain of mercy, blind to the radiance of eternal light, and poor and needy to the Lord of heaven
and earth. Lord, in your great generosity, heal my
sickness, wash away my defilement, enlighten my
blindness, enrich my poverty, and clothe my nakedness. May I receive the bread of angels, the King of
kings and Lord of lords, with humble reverence,
with the purity and faith, the repentance and love,
and the determined purpose that will help to bring
me to salvation. May I receive the sacrament of the
Lord's Body and Blood, and its reality and power.
Kind God, may I receive the Body of Your onlybegotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, born from the
womb of the Virgin Mary, and so be received into
His mystical body and numbered among His members. Loving Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I
now receive Your beloved Son under the veil of a
sacrament, may I one day see him face to face in
glory, who lives and reigns with You for ever.
Amen.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS
I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal
God, who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy
servant, with the precious body and blood of your
Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of
mine, but only because of your merciful goodness.
And I pray that this Holy Communion, far from condemning me to punishment, may bring about my
pardon and salvation, encompassing me with the
armor of faith and the shield of a good will. By it let
my vices be done away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance me in charity, patience,
humility, obedience, and every other virtue. Let it be
strong defense against the wiles of all my enemies,
visible and invisible, allaying for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, binding me firmly to you,
the one true God, and bringing my last hour to a
happy close. I pray, too, that it may be your pleasure
to call my sinful self one day to that banquet, wonderful past all telling, where you, with your Son and
the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with the vision of
yourself, who are true light, the fulfillment of all
desires, the joy that knows no ending, gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the same Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
$
500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
200.00
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
800.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 2,000.00
$
500.00
$
600.00
$
200.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,800.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$ 3,000.00
$
PRAYER BEFORE MASS
2,000.00
$ 75,500.00
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JANUARY 31, 2016
St. Theresa
Catholic School
Q&A
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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.
What is the Rite of Acceptance?
This most important rite is where the unbapƟzed inquirers,
assembling publicly for the first Ɵme, declare their intenƟon to the Church and the Church accepts them as persons
who intend to become its members. The inquirers enter
the Order of Catechumens and can begin to call themselves Catholic. From this Ɵme on, the Catechumens are
part of the household of Christ. The Church nourishes
them with the word of God and sustains them by means of
liturgical celebraƟons. They can marry in the Church. One
who dies during the catechumenate receives a ChrisƟan
burial.
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We invite families to come experience St. Theresa during
our open house days and Ɵme listed below.
Please pray for the five who celebrate the Rite of Acceptance at the 10 AM Mass this Sunday.
Sunday, Jan. 31st: 11:30am & 1:30p
Thursday, Feb. 4th: 6:30pm
Have a quesƟon about RCIA?
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, March 31st: 6:30pm
Friday, April 8th: 9:30am
Fort Bend Theresians Day of
Prayer and Reflection,
Saturday, February 27, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. In the
Community Center of St. Theresa
Catholic Church (705 St. Theresa
Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478).
Georgie Blanchard, a Theresian from Breaux Bridge, LA
will speak on Finding the Joy in Sacrificial Living.
Georgie’s husband of 49 years, Allen, passed away from
dementia in 2011. Daily, she prayed and kept a journal of
her walk through faith as she cared for him in in their
home. Georgie will share her feelings of anger, fear,
faith, caregiving and even humor! Her devotion in prayer
to the Holy Spirit is what sustained her during her most
trying times.
BRISKET SALE
$75.00
Last week to pre-order
Pick up will be February 7th
Super Bowl Sunday
For more info call Dominic Kutra at 281-565-0787
A donation of $22 will also include your lunch. A vegetarian meal is available upon request.
Inquiries regarding the Day of Prayer and Reflection to
Mary Ann DeMont at [email protected]
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JANUARY 31, 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 preBaptism 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.
February 1, 2016 through February 7, 2016
Monday:
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday:
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
[22-32]
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday:
1 Kgs 2:1-14, 10-12; Mk 6:7-13
Friday:
Sir 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday:
1 Kgs 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34
Sunday:
Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138;
1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11
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.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71; 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13];
4:21-30; Lk 4:21-30
L ECTURAS S EMANAL
1 de febrero del 2016 al 7 de febrero del 2016
Lunes:
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mc 5:1-20
Martes:
Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23); Heb 2:14-18; Lc
2;2240 [22-32]
Miércoles:
2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Mc 6:1-6
Jueves:
1 Re 2:1-4, 10-12; Mc 6:7-13
Viernes:
Sir 47:2-11; Mc 6:14-29
Sábado:
1 Re 3:4-13; Mc 6:30-34
Domingo:
Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Sal 138 (137); 1 Cor 15:1-11
[3-8, 11]; Lc 5;1-11
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.
Cuarto Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario:
Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Sal 71 (70); 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13 [13:413]; Lc 4:21-30
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JANUARY 31, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SVDP Report for December 2015
Utilities
Housing assistance
Food Pantry
Health assistance
Gift Certificate
$ 1,602.00
$ 1,025.00
$ 2,228.00
$ 164.00
$ 316.00
Total
$ 5,335.00
Clients served 91
Bags of food 344
Volunteers
71
Ministry to the Poor Sunday collection for December was
$11,411.00 The continued generosity of St Theresa Parish
allows us to provide limited financial and non-perishable
food assistance to those in need in our Parish and Sugar
Land community.
We appreciate the continued assistance and support of the
ST Theresa community to help us serve those in need in
our Parish and Sugar Land community. We also appreciate
The Sugar Canes, ,Gathering Place and Creative Minds
Day Care.
H.E. B. Grocery Store is very generous in there continued
support for the Food Pantry.
First Friday ReparaƟon Vigil
Our pantry is seeing an increase in the demand for Toilet
paper, Feminine hygiene products, Laundry detergent, and
pampers for New Borns thru 2 yr olds. We are always in
need of the following; flour, sugar, Cooking oil, peanut
butter, jelly, soups, cereals, beans, cake mixes,....all non
perishable items.
February 5, 2016
9:00 p.m.
ExposiƟon of the Blessed Sacrament
ConsecraƟon to the Sacred Heart
Holy Rosary
SVDP Staff
FIRST FRIDAY
ORGAN CONCERT
10:00 p.m.
Confession available
February 5, 2016
7:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
Holy Mass with Gregorian chant
featuring
Kevin Clarke
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JANUARY 31, 2016
PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
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
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
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
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
Doug Mewis
Robert Andrews
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon:
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!
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JANUARY 31, 2016
F OURTH S UNDAY
IN
O RDINARY T IME
Grant us, Lord our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth of heart.
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.
“All spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words
that came from his mouth” (Luke 4).
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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