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MONDAY, MARCH 30—WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 6:45 a.m. Holy Mass 7:15 a.m. Confession 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass 9:00 a.m. Confession There are no evening confessions on these days.
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL2 5:00 p.m. Confession 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11:00 p.m. Night Prayer: Emmaus Chapel GOOD FRIDAY: APRIL 3 Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence 8:30 a.m. Office of Tenebrae: Emmaus Chapel 11:00 a.m. Vía Crucis Viviente 1:00 p.m. Confesión 3:00 p.m. Novena of Divine Mercy: Emmaus Chapel 3:15 p.m. Living Way of the Cross 5:00 p.m. Confession 7:30 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Fast and abstinence are recommended today 8:30 a.m. Office of Tenebrae: Emmaus Chapel 3:15 p.m. Confession 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Regular schedule of Masses English: 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, 5:00 p.m. Español: 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
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PREPARING FOR HOLY WEEK Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI León, Mexico; 25 March 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters, We said, “A pure heart, create for me, O God” (Ps 50:12) during the respon-sorial psalm. This exclamation shows us how profoundly we must prepare to celebrate next week the great mystery of the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord. It also helps us to look deeply into the human heart, especial-ly in times of sorrow as well as hope, as are the present times for the people of Mexico and of Latin America. The desire for a heart that would be pure, sincere, humble, acceptable to God was very much felt by Israel as it became aware of the persistence in its midst of evil and sin as a power, prac-tically implacable and impossible to overcome. There was nothing left but to trust in God’s mercy and in the hope that he would change from with-in, from the heart, an unbearable, dark and hopeless situation. In this way recourse gained ground to the infinite mercy of the Lord who does not wish the sinner to die but to convert and live (cf. Ez 33:11). A pure heart, a new heart, is one which recognizes that, of itself, it is impotent and places itself in God’s hands so as to continue hoping in his promises. Then the psalmist can say to the Lord with conviction: “Sinners will return to you” (Ps 50:15). And towards the end of the psalm he will give an explanation which is at the same time a firm conviction of faith: “A humble, contrite heart you will not spurn” (v. 19). GOD CAN CREATE A NEW HEART The history of Israel relates some great events and battles, but when faced with its more authentic existence, its decisive destiny, its salvation, it places its hope not in its own efforts, but in
God who can create a new heart, not insensitive or proud. This should re-mind each one of us and our peoples that, when addressing the deeper di-mension of personal and community life, human strategies will not suffice to save us. We must have recourse to the One who alone can give life in its fullness, because he is the essence of life and its author; he has made us sharers in the same through his Son Jesus Christ.
FULLNESS OF LIFE IN CHRIST Today’s Gospel takes up the topic and shows us how this ancient desire for the fullness of life has actually been achieved in Christ. Saint John explains it in a passage in which the wish of some Greeks to see Jesus coincides with the moment in which the Lord is about to be glorified. Jesus responds to the question of the Greeks, who repre-sent the pagan world, saying: “Now the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified” (Jn 12:23). This is a strange response which seems incon-sistent with the question asked by the Greeks. What has the glorification of Jesus to do with the request to meet him? But there is a relation. Someone might think – says Saint Augustine – that Jesus felt glorified because the Gentiles were coming to him. This would be similar to the applause of the multitudes who give “glory” to those who are grand in the world, as we would say today. But this is not so.
“It was convenient that, before the wonder of his glorification, should come the humility of his passion” (In Joannis Ev. 51:9: PL 35, 1766). Jesus’ answer, announcing his immi-nent passion, means that a casual en-counter in those moments would have been superficial and perhaps decep-tive. The Greeks will see the one they wished to meet raised up on the cross from which he will attract all to him-self (cf. Jn 12:32). There his “glory” will begin, because of his sacrifice of expiation for all, as the grain of wheat fallen to the ground that by dying ger-minates and produces abundant fruit. They will find the one whom, un-known to them, they were seeking in their hearts, the true God who is made visible to all peoples. This was how Our Lady of Guadalupe showed her divine Son to Saint Juan Diego, not as a powerful legendary hero but as the very God of the living, by whom all live, the Creator of persons, of close-ness and immediacy, of heaven and earth (cf. Nican Mopohua, v.33). At that moment she did what she had done previously at the wedding feast of Cana. Faced with the embarrass-ment caused by the lack of wine, she told the servants clearly that the path to follow was her Son: “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn 2:5). THE KING CROWNED WITH THORNS Dear brothers and sisters, by coming here I have been able to visit the mon-ument to Christ the King situated on top of the Cubilete. My venerable pre-decessor, Blessed Pope John Paul II, although he ardently desired to do so, was unable on his several journeys to this beloved land to visit this site of such significance for the faith of the Mexican people. I am sure that in heaven he is happy that the Lord has granted me the grace to be here with you and that he has blessed the mil-
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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
BAUTISMO INFANTIL: Se requiere una copia de acta de nacimiento, los pa-dres deben tomar clases pre bautisma-les y animamos a los padrinos a parti-cipar. Las clases se ofrecen el primer domingo de cada mes. Si desean bau-tizar en Santa Teresita es necesario que pase a la oficina a inscribirse. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacra-mentos? 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 Reconci-liación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comu-nión. Esta clase es en conjunto con catecismo.
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 DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El primer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Informa-ción: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Sa-lón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregri-na a casa una semana? Regístrese des-pués 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 informa-ción con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. MINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdota-les y religiosas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: Se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la igle-sia 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 Cató-lica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas informa-ción, por favor llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333.
Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m. Para preguntas o mas información llame al 281-494-1156.
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. Información: Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730 CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: El gru-po 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 He-rrero 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 co-munidad. 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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SAN JOSEMARIA ESCRIVÁ En la tragedia de la Pasión se consuma nuestra propia vida y la entera historia humana. La Semana Santa no puede reducirse a un mero recuerdo, ya que es la consi-deración del misterio de Jesucristo, que se prolonga en nuestras almas; el cristiano está obligado a ser alter Christus, ipse Christus, otro Cristo, el mismo Cristo. To-dos, por el Bautismo, hemos sido constituidos sacerdotes de nuestra propia existencia, para ofrecer víctimas espiri-tuales, que sean agradables a Dios por Jesucristo, para realizar cada una de nuestras acciones en espíritu de obediencia a la voluntad de Dios, perpetuando así la misión del Dios-Hombre. (...)
Ahora, situados ante ese momento del Calvario, cuando Jesús ya ha muerto y no se ha manifestado todavía la gloria de su triunfo, es una buena ocasión para examinar nuestros deseos de vida cristiana, de santidad; para reac-cionar con un acto de fe ante nuestras debilidades, y confiando en el poder de Dios, hacer el propósito de poner amor en las cosas de nuestra jornada. La experien-cia del pecado debe conducirnos al dolor, a una deci-sión más madura y más honda de ser fieles, de identifi-carnos de veras con Cristo, de perseverar, cueste lo que cueste, en esa misión sacerdotal que El ha encomendado a todos sus discípulos sin excepción, que nos empuja a ser sal y luz del mundo (Es Cristo que pasa, 96).
Ocasión de ahondar en el Amor de Dios Pensar en la muerte de Cristo se traduce en una invita-ción a situarnos con absoluta sinceridad ante nuestro quehacer ordinario, a tomar en serio la fe que profesa-mos. La Semana Santa, por tanto, no puede ser un parén-tesis sagrado en el contexto de un vivir movido sólo por intereses humanos: ha de ser una ocasión de ahondar en la hondura del Amor de Dios, para poder así, con la pa-labra y con las obras, mostrarlo a los hombres. (...) La vida, el alma misma, es lo que pide el Señor. Si so-mos fatuos, si nos preocupamos sólo de nuestra personal comodidad, si centramos la existencia de los demás y aun la del mundo en nosotros mismos, no tenemos dere-cho a llamarnos cristianos, a considerarnos discípulos de Cristo. Hace falta la entrega con obras y con verdad, no sólo con la boca. El amor a Dios nos invita a llevar a pulso la cruz, a sentir también sobre nosotros el peso de la humanidad entera, y a cumplir, en las circunstancias propias del estado y del trabajo de cada uno, los desig-nios, claros y amorosos a la vez, de la voluntad del Pa-dre. En el pasaje que comentamos, Jesús continúa: "Y el que no carga con su cruz y me sigue, tampoco puede ser mi discípulo" (Lc 14, 27). Aceptemos sin miedo la voluntad de Dios, formulemos sin vacilaciones el propósito de edificar toda nuestra vida de acuerdo con lo que nos enseña y exige nuestra fe. Estemos seguros de que encontraremos lucha, sufri-miento y dolor, pero, si poseemos de verdad la fe, no nos consideraremos nunca desgraciados: también con penas e incluso con calumnias, seremos felices con una felicidad que nos impulsará a amar a los demás, para hacerles participar de nuestra alegría sobrenatural (Es Cristo que pasa, 97). Símbolo de la Redención No lo debemos olvidar: en todas las actividades huma-nas, tiene que haber hombres y mujeres con la Cruz de Cristo en sus vidas y en sus obras, alzada, visible, repara-dora; símbolo de la paz, de la alegría; símbolo de la Re-dención, de la unidad del género humano, del amor que Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espíritu Santo, la Trinidad Beatísima ha tenido y sigue teniendo a la humanidad (Surco, 985).
PREPARANDO POR LA SEMANA SANTA
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Continued from page 3... lions of Mexicans who have venerated his relics in every corner of the country. This monument represents Christ the King. But his crowns, one of a sovereign, the other of thorns, indicate that his royal status does not correspond to how it has been or is understood by many. His king-dom does not stand on the power of his armies subduing others through force or violence. It rests on a higher power than wins over hearts: the love of God that he brought into the world with his sacrifice and the truth to which he bore witness. This is his sovereignty which no one can take from him and which no one should forget. Hence it is right that this shrine should be above all a place of pilgrimage, of fervent prayer, of conversion, of reconciliation, of the search for truth and the acceptance of grace. We ask Christ, to reign in our hearts, making them pure, docile, filled with hope and courageous in humility. ALLOW GOD’S WORD TO CHALLENGE US EVERY DAY From this park, foreseen as a memorial of the bicen-tenary of the birth of the Mexican nation, bringing to-gether many differences towards one destiny and one common quest, we ask Christ for a pure heart, where he as Prince of Peace may dwell “thanks to the power of God who is the power of goodness, the power of love”. But for God to dwell in us, we need to listen to him; we must allow his Word to challenge us every day, meditat-ing upon it in our hearts after the example of Mary (cf. Lk 2:51). In this way we grow in friendship with him, we learn to understand what he expects from us and we are encouraged to make him known to others... FAITH AS AN EXPERIENCE OF LOVE In this sense the Year of Faith, to which I have convoked the whole Church, “is an invitation to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the only Saviour of the world […]. Faith grows when it is lived as an experience of love received and when it is communicated as an ex-perience of grace and joy” (Porta Fidei 6, 7). Let us ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to assist us in purify-ing our hearts, especially in view of the coming Easter celebrations, that we may enter more deeply the salvific mystery of her Son, as she made it known in this land. And let us also ask her to continue accompanying and protecting her Mexican and Latin American children, that Christ may reign in their lives and help them boldly to promote peace, harmony, justice and solidarity. Amen.
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HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION In order to make a good confession, we first examine our conscience, asking God’s help that we might know our sins and repent of them.
Rite of Reconciliation Priest: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Penitent: Amen. Penitent: Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (how long?) since my last confession. My Sins are: (confess your sins) Priest: (gives you spiritual counsel and as signs a penance in atonement for your sins) Penitent: (Pray an Act of Contrition, for example): Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
—or— 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 are 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. Priest: The priest prays the formula of abso lution. At the conclusion, say, “Amen.” Priest: Go in peace. Penitent: Thanks be to God. (do your penance as soon as possible).
GUIDE FOR CONFESSION
COMO CONFESARSE Para confesarse bien, hacemos una Buena examen de consciencia, pidiendo la ayuda de Dios para saber y arrepentir de nuestros pecados.
Rito de Reconciliación Sacerdote: En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Penitente: Amen. Penitente: Bendígame, Padre, porque he pe cado. Mi última confesión fue… (di al Padre cuando tiempo de tu última confesión). Mis pecados son... Sacerdote: El sacerdote te aconsejara y te dará la penitencia. Penitente: Reza el Acto de Contrición. Señor Jesucristo, Hijo de Dios, ten piedad de mi, un picador.
—o— Dios mío, me arrepiento de todo corazón de todos lo malo que he hecho y de lo bueno que he dejado de hacer; porque pecando te he ofendido a ti, que eres el sumo Bien y digno de amor por encima de todas las cosas. Propongo firmemente, con tu gracia, cum-plir la penitencia, no volver a pecar y evitar las oca-siones de pecado. Perdóname, Señor, por los méritos de la Pasión de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo. Amén. Sacerdote: El sacerdote hace una oración de absolución. A la conclusión di: “Amen.” Sacerdote: Vete en paz. Penitente: Gracias de Dios. (Haz la penitencia cuando sale del confesionario).
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YOUTH
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 Ho-ly Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are struc-tured 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 six-teen, 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.
R.C.I.A. NR.C.I.A. NEWSEWS
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 Sacra-ments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804. Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children. 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 con-tact the parish office for more infor-mation 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.
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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, March 30, 2015 Monday of Holy Week 6:45 a.m. Raul Contreras Garcia 8:30 a.m. Timothy Sweat & Don Mattern Tuesday, March 31 Tuesday of Holy Week 6:45 a.m. Virginia Mangalindan 8:30 a.m. Purisicacion Bartolone Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday of Holy Week 6:45 a.m. Carlos Medina 8:30 a.m. Ronnie Waters Thursday, April 2 Holy Thursday 7:30 p.m. Parish Family Friday, April 3 Friday of the Passion of the Lord 7:30 p.m. Parish Family Saturday, April 4 Holy Saturday 8:30 p.m. Parish Family Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 7:00 a.m. Club Unidad 8:00 a.m. Eloisa Manzo Ayala 10:00 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. Daniel Bond Lewis & Asuncion B. Eslao 2:00 p.m. Roberto & Andrea Cortes & Cortes Family 5:00 p.m. Pro-Life Intention
One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in
advance.
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, March 30, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, March 31 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, April 1 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 10:00 a.m. Mothers Play Group, FLC-A 6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry/ROC ,CC Thursday, April 2 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 Friday, April 3 6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7 Saturday, April 4 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, April 5 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
SUNDAY OFFERTORY Collection for 3/22/15 will be in next weeks bulletin.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN As of March 15, 2015
Pledges $ 4,457,662 Payments $ 4,064,276 Payments Due $ 393,386
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of March 15, 2015
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad
Mrs. Chiugo Alexander and Family Mr. Francisco Martinez & Mrs. Jasmine Gomez and Family Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Aviles and Family Mr. & Mrs. William Blake and Family Mr. & Mrs. David Webster and Family Mrs. Candelaria Montano and Family 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 infor-mation, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. 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. 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 at-tend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not 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.
WEEKLY READINGS
March 30 through April 5, 2015 Monday: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20- 22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 ] Palm Sunday: Is 50:4-7; Ps 22; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]
LECTURAS SEMANAL
30 de marzo al 4 de abril del 2015 Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (117); 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1- 2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5; 43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22- 23; Mc 16:1-7 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117); Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 Domingo de Ramos: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50); Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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IN MEMORIAM Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Lilly Tharayil, the aunt of Fr. Jose Tharayil. “Aunt Lilly” died last week at the age of 83. She considered Fr. Jose to be a son to her, and he has returned to India for her funeral. Please pray for a safe journey and return for Fr. Jose, who will be back on April 1. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sub-missions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sun-day of publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at [email protected] or FAX: 281-242-1393. 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 di-rectly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Busi-ness," Leader: Deacon Frank Crom-er. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Youth Family Life Center, Room A. Conti-nental breakfast and sharing the Word among friends. It’s inspira-tional and interesting. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a friend. MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray
the Rosary to end abortion. On Easter Sunday, April 5, we will pray the Ro-sary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monument. PILGRIMAGE TO VENERATE THE HOLY SHROUD OF TURIN Visit important shrines in Northern Italy, including the chapel housing the Shroud of Turin. June 13-20. The cost is $1,799 per person, plus airfare. For more information, contact Ange-lina Sarmiento at 281-416-9700. 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 Col-bert 713-741-8728. 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.
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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.
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 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 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 Regina Vogt Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Sandra Aguilar Randy Freeman Margit Patterson Dan Rega Bob Sullivent Servando Alfaro Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED 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. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: 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 Va-nek, Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Jason N. Di-zon, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, Donald Mat-tern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen,
St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!
PRAYER REQUESTS
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St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Almighty ever-living God,
who as an example of humility for the human race to follow
caused our Savior to take flesh and submit to the Cross,
graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient suffering
and so merit a share in his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
”Truly, this man was the Son of God” (Mark 15:39).
