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Saturday ● Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Sunday ● Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Weekdays ● Entre Semana
Monday-Friday: after each Morning Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Miércoles 6:00 p.m. (en Español)
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Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Miércoles
7:00 p.m. (Español)
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6:30 a.m.*, 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,
2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.
*The 7:00 a.m. Mass has moved to 6:30 a.m.
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CONTENTS
Advent Reflection……………………………….......... Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. Reflexión de Adviento..………………………….....… St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Simbang Gabi (Filipino Christmas Mass)…..….…… Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… Deacon Frank Cromer Men’s Prayer Breakfast…… Knights of Columbus Blood Drive……………..…..... Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Ministry Spotlight (Sacred Linens)…………...…….. Parish contact information………………......................
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On the cover: Mengs, Anton Raphael.
St. John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness. 1760, oil on canvas,
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX.
Rite of Candidacy for Eduardo Vivanco
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston formally announces that Eduardo Vivanco will be admitted to
candidacy for the permanent diaconate on February 17, 2018 at a Mass to be celebrated by Bishop George
Sheltz. If any person knows of a serious reason why this Aspirant should not be admitted to Candidacy or
continue to ordination to the permanent diaconate, please notify Deacon Rob Ward, Director of For-
mation, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at 281-723-1910 or via email at
[email protected]. Please keep Eduardo and his wife Irma in your prayers as he is called to
the Rite of Candidacy. May he always remain faithful to the vocation to which he is called. This announcement is in compliance with Canon 1051:2
of the Code of Canon Law.
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he word “advent” means “coming” or “presence.” In the an-cient world it indicated the visit of the king or emperor to a province; in the language of Christianity it refers to the com-ing of God, to his presence in the world; a mystery that in-volves the entire cosmos and all of history, but that knows
two culminating moments: the first and second coming of Jesus Christ. The first is precisely the Incarnation; the second his glorious return at the end of time. These two moments that are chronologically distant – and it is not given to us to know how distant – touch each other in their depths, because with his death and resurrection Jesus has already real-ized that transformation of man and the cosmos that is the final goal of creation. But before the end, it is necessary that the Gospel be preached to all nations, Jesus says in the Gospel of St. Mark (cf. Mark 13:10). The Lord’s coming continues, the world must be penetrated by his pres-ence. Our collaboration is required in this permanent coming of the Lord in the proclamation of the Gospel; and the Church, which is like the Bride to be, the Betrothed of the crucified and risen Lamb of God (cf. Apoca-lypse 21:9), in communion with her Lord collaborates in this coming of the Lord in which his glorious return already begins. In the midst of the upheavals of the world, or in the deserts of indiffer-ence and materialism, Christians welcome the salvation that comes from God and bear witness to it with a different way of living, like a city set on a hill. “In those days,” the prophet Jeremiah announces, “Jerusalem will live in peace and be called ‘the Lord our justice’” (33:16). The community of believers is a sign of God, of his justice, which is already present and active in history but is not yet fully realized, and because of this is always awaited, invoked, sought with patience and courage. The Virgin Mary perfectly incarnates the spirit of Advent; this spirit is one of listening to God, of profound desire to do his will, of joyous ser-vice to our neighbor. Let ourselves be guided by her, so that the God who comes does not find us closed and distracted, but can, in each one of us, extend a part of his kingdom of love, of justice and of peace.
-Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (2012)
A R A M Rev. Anthony E. Giampietro,
CSB, PhD
7:00 p.m. in the Church Monday, December 11 -
Wednesday, December 13 A member of the Congregation of Saint Basil, Father Giampietro has most recently served as the Director of Development for the Archdio-cese of San Francisco. Previous po-sitions he has held include: Execu-tive Vice President and Academic Dean at Saint Patrick’s Seminary & University in Menlo Park, CA, and Associate Professor and Chairman of the philosophy department at the University of Saint Thomas in Hou-ston, where he also served on the board of directors. Father Giampietro received his PhD from Fordham University in 2003. His primary area of research is nat-ural law and marriage. He has pub-lished several book reviews, book chapters, and peer reviewed articles in the areas of healthcare ethics, same-sex marriage, and epistemolo-gy. Father Giampietro grew up in Washington, D.C., where his father was a professor of sculpture and ceramics at Catholic University.
Free child care will be available in the nursery.
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I P : Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. G : La guardería esta abierta du-rante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No necesita hacer reservación.
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P B I : A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certi-ficado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada otro mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bauti-zaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156. La próxima clase es el 14 de Enero a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa son invitados a asistir una entrevista de pre-paración matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llaman-do al 281-494-1156. El seminario se ofrece cada otro mes, el segundo jueves del mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 11 de Enero del 2017 en el Salón FLC-A. C : Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domin-gos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kín-der al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso con-tinuo de evangelización, educación, forma-ción y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. D S : Para los niños que desean la formación para los Sa-cramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comienzo del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m.
C B : Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a 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.
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Todos están invitados al V Encuentro Hoy 10 de Diciembre En El Centro
Comunitario 9:30 am - 11:00 am
¡Inscríbanse y Vengan!
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Martes, 12 de
Diciembre del 2017
♦ 4:30 a.m. - El Santo
Rosario en la Iglesia ♦ 5:00 a.m. - Las Mañani-
tas con el Mariachi Im-perial
♦ 5:30 a.m. - La Santa
Misa con música de ma-riachi en la Iglesia
♦ 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Habrá
mas música del maria-chi y un desayuno en el Centro Comunitario.
Después del desayuno, por favor ayúdenos a
limpiar.
Gracias por su cooperación.
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Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquia-nos a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha transformado la vida de muchas perso-nas que han participado en este retiro. La oportunidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes la decisión de decirle SI al Señor. Personas de contacto para Registraciones para Mujeres: Betty Rodriguez (713) 206-4959 Ana Zamarripa (832) 253-7411 Gabriela Ramirez (832) 455-8697 Rocío Padilla (832) 573-3713 Para Hombres: Roberto Lara (832) 605-4613 Gabriel Lopez (832) 893-0078 Mario Salas (713) 875-4026
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Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comunión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Iniciación será el Domingo 10 de Diciem-bre del 2017 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están es-tructurados para responder a tus preguntas acerca de la Iglesia católica.
Póngase en contacto con: Elsa Galindo al
713-534-7395 (durante el día) Alejandro González al
832-519-3847 (después de las 4:00 pm.)
Si usted, su hijo o alguien a quien usted conoce, tiene entre 7 y 16 años de edad, no haya sido bauti-zado o ha sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el pro-ceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de diferentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miércoles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Registrar su Familia y los Niños antes de atender la primera se-sión.
RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)
R A a palabra «adviento» significa «llegada» o «presencia». En el mundo antiguo indicaba la visita del rey o del empera- dor a una provincia; en el lenguaje cristiano se refiere a la venida de Dios, a su presencia en el mundo; un miste rio que envuelve por entero el cosmos y la historia, pero que conoce dos momentos culminantes: la primera y la
segunda venida de Cristo. La primera es precisamente la Encarnación; la segunda el retorno glorioso al final de los tiempos. Estos dos momentos, que cronológicamente son dis-tantes —y no se nos es dado saber cuánto—, en profundidad se tocan, por-que con su muerte y resurrección Jesús ya ha realizado esa transformación del hombre y del cosmos que es la meta final de la creación. Pero antes del fin, es necesario que el Evangelio se proclame a todas las naciones, dice Je-sús en el Evangelio de san Marcos (cf. 13, 10). La venida del Señor conti-núa; el mundo debe ser penetrado por su presencia. Y esta venida permanente del Señor en el anuncio del Evangelio requiere continuamente nuestra colaboración; y la Iglesia, que es como la Novia, la Esposa prometida del Cordero de Dios crucificado y resucitado (cf. Ap 21, 9), en comunión con su Señor colabora en esta venida del Señor, en la que ya comienza su retorno glorioso. En medio de las agitaciones del mundo, o los desiertos de la indiferencia y del materialismo, los cristianos acogen de Dios la salvación y la testimonian con un modo distinto de vivir, como una ciudad situada encima de un mon-te. «En aquellos días —anuncia el profeta Jeremías— Jerusalén vivirá tran-quila y será llamada “El Señor es nuestra justicia”» (33, 16). La comunidad de los creyentes es signo del amor de Dios, de su justicia que es-tá ya presente y operante en la historia, pero que aún no se ha realizado ple-namente y, por ello, siempre hay que esperarla, invocarla, buscarla con pa-ciencia y valor. La Virgen María encarna perfectamente el espíritu de Adviento, hecho de escucha de Dios, de deseo profundo de hacer su voluntad, de alegre servicio al prójimo. Dejémonos guiar por ella, a fin de que el Dios que viene no nos encuentre cerrados o distraídos, sino que pueda, en cada uno de nosotros, extender un poco su reino de amor, de justicia y de paz.
-Papa emérito Benedicto XVI, 2012
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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-
STCS Now Enrolling PreK-3 - 8th grade
We are still accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year! Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are now
open. Contact the school office at (281) 494-1157 to request application materials or visit our website at
sttheresacatholicschool.org. If you would like to learn more about STCS, feel free to drop
by the school office. We look forward to meeting you.
CELEBRATION FOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
♦ 4:30 a.m.: Holy Rosary
(main church) ♦ 5:00 a.m.: Serenade
(Las Mañanitas) to Our Lady with Mariachi Music
♦ 5:30 a.m.: Mass (main
church) ♦ 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.:
Breakfast and musical performances in the Community Center.
After the breakfast, we ask
all to help clean.
Please join us!
Aquellos individuos que han sido invitados a servir en el Altar (o que deseen saber acerca de este ministerio) deben asistir al próximo entrenamiento el domingo 17 de diciembre a las 6:30 PM en la iglesia. Si no ha sido entrenado en este año, debe planear asistir a esta sesión. La primera comunión es un requisito previo. Regístrese enviando un correo electrónico a Eddie Stoessel a
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Those individuals who have been invited to serve at the Altar (or who would like to know about this ministry) are asked to at-tend the next training on Sunday, Decem-ber 17th at 6:30 PM in the church. If you have not been trained within the past year, then you should plan to attend this session. First Holy Communion is a prerequisite. Please register by emailing Eddie Stoessel at [email protected]
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EVERYONE IS INVITED! Come join us in celebrating
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A MASS in the FILIPINO tradition honoring the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY in anticipation of CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 23, 2017 7:00 PM Mass - Main Celebrant: Rev. Eurel Manzano
RECEPTION in the COMMUNITY CENTER
(immediately after Mass)
Festivities include the following highlights:
EVERYONE WELCOME – FREE ADMISSION
Sponsored By: The Holy Trinity Prayer Group & The Samahang Pilipino @ St. Theresa
To help, for more details or to donate, please call:
Rudy & Ninfa Alcantara (281) 265-1048 ~ Oliva Aurelio (281) 568-0451 ~ Rodrigo & Mercy Barrey (281) 491-8222 ~ Juan & Bella Castro (713) 303-4209 ~ Elia Davila (281) 530-9462 ~ Tony & Divine Diza (281) 980-8543 ~ Belen De Guzman (281) 491-2550 ~ Bong & Nida Dumantay (832) 613-5672 ~ Mario & Aurora (832) 428-7952 ~ Clarita
Floresca (832) 282-6589 ~ Jun & Christine Gimotea (281) 794-6755 ~ Lou Gomez (281) 935-3607 Jennye Gor-rosquieta (832) 681-1074 ~ Beth Martinez (832) 588-6149 ~ Helen Mattern (713) 829-4909 ~ Alex & Fely Melgare-
jo (281) 674-9816 ~ Lynn Miller (281) 250-2561 ~ Eugenia Miller (281) 498-2361 ~ Ramon & Tessie Paguio (832) 868-8954 ~ Rick & Rhodora Quiam (281) 565-3763 ~ Marina Rivera (281) 236-0450 ~ Roy & Grace Rojas (281)
980-3159 ~ Vic & Angelina Sarmiento (281) 416-9700 ~ Bernie & Bernadette Staples (832) 668-6487 ~ Eduardo & Mely Silverio (281) 341-8361 ~ Dr. Mercedes Sulit (281) 988-9194 ~ Sam & Alyn Vivares (281) 302-6228 ~ Glenn &
Gladys Zamora (832) 212-2251
Caroling
A buffet of Filipino dishes, delicacies & desserts
Display of colorful “parols”*
(*some for sale)
Picture taking with Santa Claus**
(**bring your own camera)
Door prizes and Christmas giveaways
Dance the night away!
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During the CCE school year (Sept.-May) classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 dur-ing the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sun-days at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms.
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Questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at [email protected]
Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Build-ing/School
Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions can be directed to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE, at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804.
Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time.
Contact our Director of Youth Ministry and H.S. Faith Formation, Joseph Mastrangelo at [email protected] with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!
Volunteers always welcome! Next Super Saturday: January 27
Is God calling you to do something more? Come explore the Catholic Church!
If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbaptized, baptized in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never received
your First Holy Communion, then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for you!
The next Inquiry Gathering will be Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. You may begin the process at any time during the year. Free babysitting is available upon request. Bring your spouse or friend, if you’d like. These informal gather-ings are structured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church.
The RCIA team is ready to walk your journey of faith with you.
Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-450-1400 or by e-mail: [email protected].
If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or baptized in another faith community, we have an
RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul
Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail ([email protected]) prior to attending your first session.
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M S Monday, December 11, 2017 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Lelia Altamirano 8:30 a.m. Kevin Voelkel Tuesday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 4:30 a.m. Silverio Treviño 6:45 a.m. Frank & Annie Osina 8:30 a.m. Imobisa Sarah Amadi Wednesday, December 13 St. Lucy 6:45 a.m. Jalo Altamirano 8:30 a.m. Dora Martinez Thursday, December 14 St. John of the Cross 6:45 a.m. Bassey I. Bassey 8:30 a.m. Phan T. Trong Friday, December 15 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Joe Welsh & Martin Stieb 8:30 a.m. Teresa Pacek Saturday, December 16 Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Lay Carmelites 5:00 p.m. Lilie & Alex Pham Family Sunday, December 17 Third Sunday of Advent 6:30 a.m. Amanda Archibong 8:00 a.m. Caritina Hueramo 10:00 a.m. Leona Naab 12:00 p.m. Parish Family 2:00 p.m. Francisco & Arminda Rivas 5:00 p.m. Celestina Mariñelaren One may request Mass intentions through our website or by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass inten-tions are available two (2) months in ad-vance only.
P E Monday, December 11 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B9 Tuesday, December 12 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de María, B4 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B3/B9 7:00 p.m. Marriage Prep Seminar, FLC Wednesday, December 13 6.45 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast, FLC 7:00 p.m. RICA, B1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. ROC/Faith Formation, FLC 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 14 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 6:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting, B1/7 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, December 15 No Events
Saturday, December 16 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, December 17 9:00 a.m. Spanish Bible Class, CC 9:30 a.m. Catequesis/Catecismo 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños 10:00 a.m. RICA para Adultos, B1/7, B6 10:00 a.m. Pre-K CCE, B3, B4, B5 2:00 p.m. Legion of Mary-Curia, FLC 2:00 p.m. Nigerian Women Group, CC 3:30 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Rosary Group, Emmaus Chapel
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The parish website has instruc ons on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribu on account and scheduling. This op on can be a great way to sup-port the church more consistently and strengthen your commitment to charity. If you would like to begin online giving, visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger: 281-494-1156.
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December 3, 2017 $ 32,308 Online Giving $ 9,720 Total $ 42,028
C C 2017 Totals as of December 3, 2017
Next Goal $ 3,200,000 Pledged $ 3,070,765 Payments $ 489,396
779 Participants
Current debt $ 3,345,939
D S F 2017 Totals as of December 3, 2017
Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 174,477 Payments $ 170,372
446 Participants
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M N H C S
We need your help! Saint Theresa’s asks you to con-sider a wonderful and re-warding way to share your time and gifts. Our parish needs Extraordi-nary Ministers of Holy Com-munion as we serve 3 hospi-tals and 10 assisted living facilities. The patients and residents are unable to join us for Mass, so WE go to
THEM. Each week volunteers visit these facilities, bringing the Eucharist and a copy of our bulletin to each small Catholic population. We need more vol-unteers. We need you! Requirements: Be a practicing Catholic, baptized & confirmed. Time involved: Approximately one hour twice a month; weekend or weekday. Training: Will be conducted as you can join our coordinator as she conducts a Communion Service at one of our facilities. You will see first-hand how to provide this important service, ask questions, and "shadow" one of our volunteers until you feel confi-dent to take on this ministry solo. (You and a part-ner can do this together if you prefer.) Goal: It is our goal to have enough volunteers as-signed to each facility so that the schedule can be spread out and no one is expected to do more than he/she can comfortably cover. We need substitutes as well, so if you can't commit to a regular schedule, please receive the training so you can assist when we need someone to cover. If everyone does some-thing, no one has to do everything. Please call or text Kate Barton at (281) 250-1347 with any questions you may have or to set up a time to join her at a Communion Service. (Her number is also in the bulletin under Pastoral Care).
Thank you!
Knights of Columbus
“Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest
Open to all students ages 5-14 $50.00 - award for first place winners in each age group. Age Groups: 5-7; 8-10; 11-14 Winning posters will be forwarded to the next level of competition. First-place posters, in each age group, that advance all the way to the International Level will receive: $250.00 - for First Place $100.00 - for the two runner-ups All Posters are due by December 15, 2017. For more detailed information and entry form, please contact Sam Gonzalez at 281-980-8762 or email at [email protected]
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Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly
"Breakfast and Prayer before Business"
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the
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.
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Today, December 10, 2017 in the Knights of Columbus Hall.
From 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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C E Sunday, December 24
6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Noon, 5:00 p.m.,
5:15 p.m. (Community Center) 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. Misa de
Noche Buena
Midnight of Christmas 11:00 p.m. Office of Readings 12:00 Midnight Solemn Mass
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Monday, December 25
6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español) 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Noon
5:00 p.m.
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6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. (Español)
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Holidays, anniversaries and holy days are times to gather with family & friends. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be filled with sorrow and grief. You may feel as though everyone has joy but you. Grief can be raw during the hol-idays. Join the Grief Support Ministry for a two-hour session:
Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
Ave Maria Center
St. Laurence Catholic Church 3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77498
We will feature video interviews with specialists in grief counsel-ing who will offer tools/suggestions in dealing with expectations of family and friends during these most difficult times. We will share experiences in and ideas that help during the first year, as well as subsequent years, following the death of a loved one. All are welcome to bring a friend or refer a relative, friend or co-worker who might be experiencing the pain of grief. These ses-sions are free and are open to everyone—Catholic or non Catholic. The sessions will be held at the St. Laurence Ave Maria Center. For information/registration/ directions, please contact: Sandy Barber at 832-451-9117 or email – [email protected]
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P R : We kindly request that all fami-lies of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registration and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. B P I : Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, prac-ticing Catholics, Confirmed, and, if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certifi-cates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on Fri-day, February 2, 2018. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to commence the marriage preparation for all couples who wish to be married within St. Theresa's Catholic community. It is held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 pm. It provides an opportunity for couples to learn about the Catholic Church's theology of matrimony and begin the process to properly receive this great sacrament of the Church. Couples will learn details of how to plan and prepare for their wedding day and matrimony thereafter. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tues-day, December 12, 2017. For more information please contact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.
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December 11, 2017 through December 17, 2017 Monday: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26; Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Second Sunday of Advent: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8
L S 11 de Diciembre del 2017 al 17 de Diciembre del 2017 Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Lc 5:17-26 Martes: Zac 2:14-17o Ap 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47 Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Eclo 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Domingo: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lc 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Tes 5:16 -24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Segundo Domingo de Adviento: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Sal 85 (84); 2 Pe 3:8-14; Mc 1:1-8
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PRAYER OF SPOUSES FOR EACH OTHER
Lord Jesus, grant that my spouse and I may have a true and understanding love for each other. Grant that we
may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony. May we always bear with one another’s weaknesses and grow from each oth-er’s strengths. Help us to forgive one another’s failings and grant us patience, kindness, cheer-fullness and the spirit of
placing the well-being of one another ahead of self. May the love that brought us together grow and mature with each
passing year. Bring us both ever closer to You through our love for each other. Let our love grow to perfection, for
You live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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SACRED LINENS
Watch this space for more Ministry Spotlights. If you would like to learn more about or get in-volved in any of our ministries, contact us via the website (sugarlandcatholic.com) or by phone. Feel free to contact the ministry coordinator directly. We would love to hear from you!
“I am the living bread which came down from
heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for
ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh… He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last
day” (John 6:35, 51, 54). Sacred Linens are pieces of cloth which are prescribed for use at each celebration of the Holy Mass and are used at the Altar, or nearby, by the priest-celebrant. Because they are come in contact with the Eucharist, the linens carry small amounts of the Sacred Species that need to be handled very carefully with love and rever-ence. In this beautiful ministry, we are able to take care of the linens that were touching the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This is a detailed and meticulous ser-vice that you can do for our Lord, and, with Mary’s help, you too can share in the responsibility of caring for Jesus’ linens. Who can be a volunteer in this ministry? Any active Catholic who, because of their firm belief that Jesus is Present at
the Sacrifice of the Altar, is able to commit to a regular schedule of linen care and is able to follow the guidelines and tips prescribed for when the linens are in their custody. We are a blessed group of a volunteers that are divided in two groups; each takes a turn of responsibility once every five or six weeks—during the week or weekend. By being a part of this ministry, you can show your gratitude and love to our Lord. Share your time with the Virgin Mary praying, so that your faith may grow by preparing and fixing the articles that will be used at the Ta-ble of the Lord when He comes.
If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Maria Elena Rico at
713-679-4088.
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P S Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sandra Aguilar Enrique Barajas Rita Beckey Teresinha B. Bitdinger Matthew Cortes Jan Counts Karen Cromer Ann Davidson Raul De Freitas Dennis Deruytter Brittany Dodson Gerry Doyle JoAnn Duncan Maria Elvira Andrea Catalina Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon Julio Gonzalez Martha Gonzalez Bernice Guess Deacon Glenn Haller Ann Hamilton Edith Hartensteiner Alice Hicks Tyler Hill Larry Klaus Arnold Knoche Judy Lancaster Alfredo Hernandez Lara Paul Matocha Dick Memmer Hertha Meyer Julia G. Moreno Rocio Munoz June & Wilma Narvacan Rita Nauck Mildred Netardus Fr. Roy Oggero Annette O’Shea Janne Perez-Quila Joe Puga Mary Lou Ramsey Bernadette Roberts Barbara M. Saenz
Gwen Salisbury Carmen Luz Santiago Patricia Shannon Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Jerelyn Walker
I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee, I adore Thee, O Blessed Trinity, one God; have mercy on me now and at the hour of my death
and save me.
P R P F D Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetu-al light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Deacon Frank Cromer, Deacon Don Senger, Kath-leen Melancon, Garland Melancon, Will DeVaney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen, Mary Ann Hines, Anita Morales, Fonny Van Til-borg, Evaristo Tovar, Richard Harnois, Symbol Or-deneaux, Martha Kocich, Tony Medina, Anabel Go-mez, Margarita Padilla, Curtis Durio, Myriam Cha-vez, Jane Rivera, Theresa Mikolajczak, Paula John-son, Bolivia Schlabach, James Hopkins, Frances Scott, Thomas Koon, Amalia Ponce DeLeon, Elmo Ordeneaux, Carlos Hernandez, Santiago Abaigar, Efrain Lee Davis, Joyce Franklin, Bob Roberts, Anita Swoboda, Jeannine Pencak, Jorge Cavazos Jr., Ana Daisy Valencia, Joseph David Welsh, Christop-her Lee Johnson, Martin Stieb, Margarita Tobon, Andrew Dojs, Kim Poroo, Maria S. Melendez, Mary Camacho
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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit” (Mark 1:1-8).
1 - St. Theresa School 9 - CCE Conference Room
2 - Community Center 10 - Parish Office 3 - Emmaus Chapel 11 - Church 4 - Family Life Center/Gym 12 - Temporary Office 5 - Choir Room 13 - Li le Flower Chapel 6 - Youth Lounge 14 - Rooms (B1 - B11) 7 - St. Catherine Room (Rm A) 15 - St. Vincent de Paul 8 - St. Thomas More Room (Rm B) 16 - Knights of Columbus
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Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to his company.
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.
