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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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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (anticipatory Sunday Mass)

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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.

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CONTENTS

Adobo Fest & Cook Off………………………............ Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. Papa Francisco………….……………………………. St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Stabat Mater……………………………....……...…... Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 2018 Bazaar…………………….……………………… Discovering Love with Clarity……………………..... Announcements………………...……………………… R.C.I.A. Testimony……………….……...……......….. Parish contact information………………......................

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On the cover: John La Farge. Visit of Nicodemus to Christ.

1880, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum,

Washington, D.C.

CAMPUS CLEAN-UP DAY!

End your spring break with a local adventure! Campus clean-up day is this Friday, March 16, 2018.

(Be there by 9:00 a.m., and we’ll provide lunch at noon!) We’ll direct you to a designated clean-up team upon

arrival, with tasks ranging from “kind of fun” to “way too awesome!” (as described by our staff)

Those in need of volunteer hours are especially welcome.

Contact Diane or Josue for more information at 281-494-1156 or by email at

diane@sugarlandcatholic.com weber@sugarlandcatholic.com

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2018 Lenten Mission Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM Monday, March 12 — Wednesday,

March 14 7:00 PM in the Church

Fr. Hugh Gillespie SMM, is a Roman

Catholic Priest and Missionary belonging to the Company of Mary, the religious community founded by St. Louis de

Montfort himself. He is the managing editor for Montfort Publications and an itinerant mission preacher and retreat master. Fr. Hugh is the author of the

popular book Preparation for Consecra-tion to Jesus through Mary According to

St. Louis De Montfort. St. Louis de Montfort burned with a deep and genuine vocational zeal for the renew-

al of the Church through the vigorous proclamation of the Gospel. For Fr. de

Montfort the secret of effective proclama-tion of the Gospel and the secret of au-thentic living of the Gospel are one and the same, and the name of this secret is

Mary. He was so convinced of this that he devoted all of the energy of his vocational life to living and proclaiming a true devo-tion to Our Lady as the most powerful and direct means of becoming fully mature in

the Spirit of Jesus Christ. To share this mission, to live this spirituality and to con-tinue this work he founded the Company of Mary. As a member of this Company, Fr. Hugh Gilespie will share with us his

insights and those of St. Louis de Montfort so that we can more effectively love Jesus

with the Heart of Mary.

Where: Saint Theresa parish grounds Time: 9 – 11 AM (entertainment, cook-off)

11 AM – 1 PM (tasting, awards)

Teams will provide their own booth and cooking supplies.

(minimum 5 gallons of adobo per booth) Categories: Pork, Chicken,

& Non-Traditional Prizes: Winner (per category), People’s

Choice Award, Team Spirit Award

-Food sampling : Adobo, native desserts -Filipino games for children and adults -Cooking Demonstration: Mama Sita™

-Filipino Folk Dances -Music (Live DJ)

and much more…. come join the fun!

* $20 VIP Pass * unlimited samples, drinks

& desserts

$10 (adults) up to 4 adobo samples

$5 Kids Pass (12 & under)

up to 2 adobo samples or 2 hot dogs

No entrance fee

for Cook-Off Contestants

sugarlandcatholic.com / 281.494.1156

A celebration of the National Dish of the Philippines

Benefiting Saint Theresa’s A Living Sacrifice Holy and Acceptable to God Capital Campaign

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

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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 hoy el 11 de Marzo 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 10 de Mayo del 2018 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 cateque-sis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconcilia-ción 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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A C : El grupo se reú-ne 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. G O D N : Se reune en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 P.M. Para mas información llamar a Rocio Padilla 832-573-3713 y Ana Perez 281-948-3349. C B : Este grupo esta abier-to a la comunidad, se reúne los viernes a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. C F S V -

M : 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 informa-ción llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext 291 E B : El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas infor-mación llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 D S C : El pri-mer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casi-llas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. F M , M A : Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-4 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. I V P : 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. L L M : El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. M V : Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religio-sas. Para mas información llame a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776.

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Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquia-nos a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha transformado la vida de muchas per-sonas que han participado en este reti-ro. La oportunidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes la decisión de de-cirle 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

Crecimiento III

La Iglesia de Santa Teresa te invita a las clases de

formación Crecimiento III el 8 de Abril del 2018.

Las clases son los domingos de 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

en el Centro Familiar.

Aprenderás a orar y leer la Biblia. ¡Clases que te ayudaran para tu vida

diaria y espiritual!

Para mas información llamar a Rocio Padilla

832-573-3713 o Ana Perez 281-948-3349.

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Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comuni-dad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comunión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Inicia-ción será el Domingo 11 de Marzo del 2018 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

346-255-1163 (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 bautizado o ha sido bauti-zado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el proceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de dife-rentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miér-coles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Re-gistrar su Familia y los Niños antes de atender la primera se-sión.

RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)

Papa Francisco: pedir la gracia de la conversión del pensamiento 3-5-2018 En su homilía de la Misa matutina celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta, el primer lunes de marzo, Francisco recordó que la Iglesia nos pide la conversión del pensamiento, según las enseñanzas de Cristo La religión y la fe no son “un espectáculo”. Lo dijo el Papa Francisco al reflexionar esta mañana sobre la Primera Lectura dedicada a Naamán el Sirio y sobre el Evangelio de San Lucas en el que Jesús explica que ningún profeta es aceptado en su propia patria. El Pontífi-ce manifestó asimismo que en este tiempo de Cuaresma, la Iglesia nos invita a reflexionar sobre la conversión del pensamiento, sobre su estilo y sobre la conversión de las obras y de los sentimientos. L “La Iglesia nos dice que debemos convertir nuestras obras, y nos habla del ayuno, de la limosna, de la penitencia: es una conversión de las obras. Hacer obras nuevas, obras con estilo cristiano, ese estilo que proviene de las Bienaventuranzas, en Mateo 25: hacer esto. Además, la Iglesia nos habla de la conversión de los sentimientos, puesto que también de-bemos convertir los sentimientos. Pensemos, por ejemplo, en la Parábola del Buen Samari-tano: convertirse a la compasión. Sentimientos cristianos. Conversión de las obras; conver-sión de los sentimientos; y hoy nos habla de la ‘conversión del pensamiento’: no de lo que pensamos, sino de cómo pensamos, del estilo de pensamiento. ¿Yo pienso con un estilo cristiano o con un estilo pagano? Éste es el mensaje que la Iglesia nos da hoy”. N “ ” D A propósito del episodio de Naamán el Sirio, enfermo de lepra, el Papa recordó que “va a ver a Eliseo para ser curado”, quien le aconseja que se bañe siete veces en el Jordán. Pero él piensa, en cambio, que los ríos de Damasco son mejores que las aguas de Israel. “Se enoja, se irrita y quiere volver sin hacerlo” – recordó Francisco – porque “este hombre esperaba el espectáculo”. Pero el estilo de Dios – añadió el Pontífice – es otro: “Cura de otro modo”. E E S El Papa Bergoglio afirmó que lo mismo sucede con Jesús cuando regresa a Nazaret y va a la Sinagoga. Inicialmente “la gente lo miraba”, “estaba asombrada”, “estaba contenta”. “Pero jamás falta un charlatán, que comienza a decir: ‘Pero éste, éste es el hijo del carpinte-ro. ‘¿Qué nos enseña? ¿En qué universidad estudió éste?’. ‘¡Sí! Es el hijo de José’. Y co-menzaron a intercambiarse opiniones; y cambia la actitud de la gente, y quieren matarlo. De la admiración, del estupor, al deseo de matarlo. También éstos querían el espectáculo. ‘Pero, que haga milagros, eso que dicen que ha hecho en Galilea, y nosotros creeremos’. Y Jesús explica: ‘En verdad yo les digo: Ningún profeta es bien aceptado en su patria’. Porque nos resistimos a decir que alguno de nosotros puede corregirnos. Debe venir uno con el espectáculo, para corregirnos. Y la religión no es un espectáculo. La fe no es un espectácu-lo: es la Palabra de Dios y el Espíritu Santo que obra en los corazones”. L De manera que Francisco reafirmó que la Iglesia nos invita a cambiar el modo de pensar, el estilo de pensar. Se puede rezar “todo el Credo, también todos los dogmas de la Iglesia”, pero si no se lo hace “con el espíritu cristiano”, no sirve “para nada”. “La conversión del pensamiento. No es habitual que nosotros pensemos de este modo. No es habitual. También el modo de pensar, el modo de creer, debe ser convertido. Podemos formular la pregunta: ‘¿Con qué espíritu pienso yo? ¿Con el espíritu del Señor o con espíritu proprio, el espíritu de la comunidad a la que pertenezco o del grupito o de la clase social de la que formo parte, o del partido político al que pertenezco? ¿Con qué espíritu pienso yo?’ Y ver si yo pienso verdaderamente con el espíritu de Dios. Y pedir la gracia de discernir cuándo pienso con el espíritu del mundo y cuándo pienso con el espíritu de Dios. Y pedir la gracia de la conver-sión del pensamiento”.

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-

Substitute Teacher

Opportunities

Saint Theresa Catholic School is accepting applications for individuals interested in being a periodic on-call substitute teacher in the classroom.

Substitute teachers must be degreed and have classroom experience. Interested individuals should enjoy working with

children in a Catholic atmosphere. Candidates must be VIRTUS trained and

approved. For more information please call the school office at 281-494-1157.

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, as well. 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.

Please join us for a tour of our school

and learn more about Classical Education and our Mission!

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Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:30 a.m.

Friday, April 13, 2018

9:30 a.m.

Please join us for the Spring Family Festival on: Friday, April 6, 2018, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Festival wristbands: $30

Dinner & Silent Auction

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Adult Dinner Tickets: $25 Child Dinner Tickets: $15 (12 and under)

Tickets available for pre-sale or at the Main Tent

For pre-sale tickets, please contact: tgoldak@sttheresacatholicschool.org

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STCS Takes First Place!

Congratulations to our 7th & 8th grade students who represented STCS at the St. Agnes Academy

Math Competition. Janri Brillantes, Sophia Pertez, Maddie Weller, Ethan Mendoza, Geneva Perry, and Arabella Phillips earned first

place in our inaugural year of participating!

Spring Family Festival

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Living Lent Downtown 905 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

www.holycrosschapel.org • 713-650-1323

Men’s Tuesday Morning Lenten Series: a men’s breakfast and study forum on

“Strengthening the Foundations of Interior Life”

March 20 - Eucharist & Confession Grace-filled, energizing sacraments

March 27 - Meditation & Benediction Invoking divine help, blessing, and guidance during Holy Week

Schedule

6:30 a.m. - Coffee & tacos 7:00 a.m.- Presentation 7:30 a.m. - Group discussion 7:45 a.m. - Confessions available

Women’s Tuesday Noon Lenten Series: a women’s lunch and study forum on “Sin, Sacrifice & Virtue”

Lenten Schedule

Holy Thursday, March 29 Confessions available 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 30 Confessions available 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

11:35 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

“I invite all Christians to

a renewed personal encounter with Jesus

Christ...No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her,

since ‘no one is excluded from the joy

brought by the Lord.’” -Pope Francis

March 20 11:45 a.m. - Lunch provided 12:10 p.m. - Speaker 12:55 p.m. - Closing prayer

Speaker - Mary Caprio, Pastoral Associate at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s

STABAT MATER

Saturday, March 24, 2018

at 7:30 p.m.

Saint Theresa Catholic Church Featuring the students of St. Theresa Catholic School with string quartet.

Kevin Clark, Organist • Catherine Goode, Soprano Lauren Henderson-

Turner, Mezzo-Soprano Zachary Turner, Director

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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 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays 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 Paul Stoessel, the director of Middle School CCE, at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com

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 paul@sugarlandcatholic.com 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 joseph@sugarlandcatholic.com with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!

Volunteers always welcome! Next Super Saturday: March 24

March 22nd

April 5th

St. Theresa Youth Evangelization Presents:

Middle School

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Dates:

Fellowship, Fun & Games!

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

To be held at

The Family Life Center

For more information please email Tanya Macias at

tanya@sugarlandcatholic.com

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M S Monday, March 12, 2018 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Francisco & Alicia Gutierrez 8:30 a.m. Irene Aletor Tuesday, March 13 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Laura Davidson 8:30 a.m. Bertha Salazar Wednesday, March 14 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory 8:30 a.m. Mary Camacho Thursday, March 15 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Alejandro Sulit 8:30 a.m. Rosemarie Nguyen Friday, March 16 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Amalia Ponce de Leon 8:30 a.m. Sonya Thomas Saturday, March 17 Weekday in Lent 8:30 a.m. Ann & Joseph Thomas 5:00 p.m. Margaret Ann McDonald Sunday, March 18 Fifth Sunday of Lent 6:30 a.m. Ernest E. Surman Sr. 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 10:00 a.m. Amanda Archibong 12:00 p.m. David Hartensteiner 2:00 p.m. Mary Jesus & Jimmy Camacho 5:00 p.m. Antonio Santiago One may request Mass intentions through our website or by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only.

P E Monday, March 12 7:00 p.m. Guadalupanas Meeting, B6 7:00 p.m. Lent Parish Mission, Church Tuesday, March 13 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 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. Lent Parish Mission, Church Wednesday, March 14 6:45 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, FLC-A 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 7:00 p.m. Lent Parish Mission, Church 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 15 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, March 16 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 17 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6

Sunday, March 18 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. Adult Confirmation Spanish, B9 10:00 a.m. RICA para Adultos, B1/7, B6 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday, Spanish, 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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March 4, 2018 $ 33,421 Online Giving $ 10,585 Total $ 44,006

C C 2017 Totals as of March 4, 2018

Next Goal $ 3,200,000 Pledged $ 3,218,838 Payments $ 703,812

885 Participants

Current debt $ 3,180,006

D S F 2018 Totals as of March 4, 2018

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 43,015 Payments $ 33,071

147 Participants

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SPONSORSHIP

Platinum - $5,000: • 6 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 6 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffles tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign Gold - $2,500: • 4 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 4 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffle tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign Silver - $2,000: • 2 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 2 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffle tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign

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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

Parishioners that are unable to support our annual bazaar by adopting a booth or sponsorship, please

consider a donation of general supplies:

♦ cases of hand sanitizer (Purell) ♦ cases of bottled water ♦ cases of soda, ice tea or lemonade ♦ cases of ziplock sandwich bags ♦ cases of paper towels ♦ breakfast or lunch for the construction crew the

week of the bazaar

Thank You!

2018 Bazaar Dates

Saturday, April 21, 2018 Sunday, April 22, 2018

Booths Goal Adopted Auc ons – Live $ 1,000.00 Auc ons – Silent $ 1,000.00 Baked Potatoes & BBQ Sandwiches $ 1,000.00 Balloons $ 200.00 $ 150.00 Baseball Radar $ 200.00 Basketball Shootout $ 200.00 Bean Bag Toss $ 200.00 Beer/Wine $ 1,000.00 Book Booth $ 500.00 Bozo Bucket $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Cake Walk $ 500.00 Children’s Arts & Cra s $ 200.00 Co on Candy $ 500.00 Crawfish $ 1,000.00 Duck Pond/Lollipop pull $ 200.00 Dunking “Royal Flush” $ 500.00 Elephant Ride $ 500.00 Face Pain ng/Hair Nails $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Filipino Food Booth $ 1,000.00 First Aid $ 200.00 Fish Bowl $ 200.00 Football Toss $ 500.00 French Fries $ 1,000.00 Garage Sale $ 1,000.00 Hamburgers $ 1,000.00 Hidden Treasures $ 200.00 Hot Dogs & Popcorn $ 1,000.00 Italian Sausage & Meatball Sandwiches $ 1,000.00 Jail $ 500.00 Jewelry/Purses & More $ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00 Kountry Kitchen $ 200.00 Knock Down Bo les $ 200.00 Margaritas $ 1,000.00 $ 512.50 Mexican $ 1,000.00 $ 512.50 Nigerian $ 1,000.00 Obstacle Course $ 500.00 Pe ng Zoo $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Plants $ 1,000.00 Raffle Booth $ 1,000.00 Ring a Coke School $ 500.00 Rock Wall $ 500.00 Royal Flush $ 500.00 Skee Ball $ 500.00 Sno-balls $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Soccer Shootout $ 500.00 So Drinks, Tea & Lemonade $ 1,000.00 Space Balls $ 500.00 Stuffed Animals $ 500.00 Train Ride $ 500.00 Turkey Legs/Sausage on a S ck $ 1,000.00 Wheel Barrel $ 500.00 Wizzer Ride $ 500.00 Totals $ 32,100.00 $ 4,575.00

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Spring 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

March 21 St. Laurence Catholic Church

3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479

March 26 St. Dominic Chancery

Auditorium 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021

March 22 St. Ignatius Catholic Church

7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379

Register online & reserve your seat at:

www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713-741-8778. $5.00 per person.

Series Sponsors: Family Life Ministry & Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry

Discovering Love with Clarity

Lent is a good time to explore the Catholic faith.

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, March 14, 2018 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 babysit-ting is available upon request. Bring your

spouse or friend, if you’d like. These informal gatherings 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: lynda@sugarlandcatholic.com.

If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or baptized in another faith com-munity, 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 Stoes-sel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail

(paul@sugarlandcatholic.com) prior to attending your first session.

Q: Why are the elect presented with the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer?

A: Now that the elect have finished their initial formation and draw closer to the waters of Baptism, the Church finds them ready to receive and pray with the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. During the Third Week of Lent, the assembly “hands over” the Creed to the elect. The elect will “give back” or recite the Creed on Holy Saturday as part of the preparation rites. During the Fifth Week of Lent, the elect are given the Lord’s Prayer, which will be-come their prayer as Christians These presen-tations entrust to the elect the discipline of faith and prayer. Timothy A. Johnston. ©2017 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved.

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This Friday, March 16th, is the next Knights of Columbus Fish Fry dinner; they will continue every

Friday thru March 23rd. Dine-in or take-out at St. Basil Hall (across from the church).

Serving from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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B P I : Parents are asked to regis-ter their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and, if married, married through the Church. 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 bap-tizing 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, April 6, 2018. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to com-mence 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 Tuesday, April 10, 2018. For more information please contact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.

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March 12, 2018 through March 18, 2018 Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Fourth Sunday of Lent: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 L S 12 de Marzo del 2018 al 18 de Marzo del 2018 Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50); Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20- 33 Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma: 2 Cr 36:14-16, 19-23; Sal 137 (136); Ef 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Adults (18+) who have been baptized and made their First Holy Communion are encouraged to take these courses in

preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Classes begin: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

in the School Library (starting March 28, 2018)

The classes are a little over an hour each and will meet

once a week for 7 weeks.

To register, you must email gabriel@sugarlandcatholic.com with the subject:

ADULT CONFIRMATION

In advance, obtain a copy of your baptismal certificate as soon as possible. If you are married outside of the Church, then you must first contact the parish office to plan for a

convalidation (marriage in the Church). If you are an adult and you have not yet made your First Holy Communion,

then please contact Lynda Knoche for assistance: lynda@sugarlancatholic.com.

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D ’ A This is a salaried position with a minimum of 30 hours per week required. Weekly hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm but some Friday, Saturday or Sunday hours are required. Paid medical & dental benefits available to the chosen applicant after 90 days. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, some lifting required — must be self-starter. F P A 25 hours from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm $10.00 an hour. Must be able to lift 50 pounds Excellent driving record — must be a self-starter. Please email resumes to hhfoodnb@comcast.net

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From the time of Barnabas escorting Saul to the apostles (Acts 9:26-27), Christians have given witness for those seeking

baptism or reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Today, RCIA sponsors, team and community members

give testimony concerning readiness for initiation. Carmen’s journey began when she was longing for love and peace in her life. She first began the RCIA process in 2012, but the obstacles seemed too great for her to continue, so she stopped coming for a time. Yet, even in her most chaotic moments, Carmen knew there was a loving

God calling her to something more. In 2015, Carmen returned to the process, more determined than ever. This is something Carmen really wanted as she felt lost for so long. This time, she wanted to “do it right,” as she kept saying. Her goal was to be open, soaking in God’s love. She wants her family to live like Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth, in peace and harmony, no matter the situation. Carmen took advantage of each session. She openly shared her journey with her fellow catechumens and candidates. She listened to them share their insights and grew to have respect for and trust of them. If she had questions about any doctrine, she would ask members of the team and she would research the topic. She grew close to her sponsor, Chava Buse. Now, they email and text almost daily. When our parish celebrated the Feast of St. Theresa, Carmen found her patron saint. Carmen has since read about Therese and works to practice her Little Way. She spends time daily in meditation with the wisdom of St. Therese. She says she is calmer and has no more anxiety attacks. Carmen wants to be grateful for all that God has given her. Carmen’s journey has affected her husband and children. Her boys are in CCE and asking lots of questions as they prepare for their First Communion. They are open to learning like their mother. Carmen’s husband is growing in his faith as well. They are looking forward to being married in the Church so Tony can receive the sacraments and Carmen can be baptized and confirmed. Carmen has found so much love and acceptance in our parish community. She wants to volunteer and be of help to spread what she has received to others.

R.C.I.A. Testimony for

Carmen Mayorga Mendez

D F C M ’ P B Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly

"Breakfast and Prayer before Business"

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 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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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 Raul De Freitas Dennis Deruytter Brittany Dodson Gerry Doyle JoAnn Duncan Maria Elvira Maria Ewah Andrea Catalina Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon 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 Janne Perez-Quila Joe Puga Mary Lou Ramsey Harry Richards Bernadette Roberts Barbara M. Saenz Gwen Salisbury

Patricia Shannon Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Daniel Santiago Villasana Jerelyn Walker Frank Williams

Teach me, O Lord, to do Thy will, for Thou art my God (Psalm 142:10).

-Indulgence. 500 days

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, Arturo Trujillo, John McDonald, Annette O’Shea, Carmen Luz Santiago, Julio Gonzalez, Emma G. Torres, Geralyn M. Blanchette

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life” (John 3:14-21).

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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O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful

way, grant, we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian

people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.