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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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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 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 (Español)

7:00 p.m.

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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipatory Sunday Mass

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7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

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CONTENTS

Pope Francis……………………..…………..…...…... Ministerios en Español…….…..…………....……...….. Aniversario del Estudio Biblico………….…..……… Houston Catholic Women’s Conference……………..... The Original Image of Divine Mercy Film…...……. Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Report…………………... Elite Medical Screening……………………………….. Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Trip to Hostyn, TX………………………………....… Parish contact information………………......................

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S A S Holy Day of Obligation

Monday, October 31, 2016 Mass Schedule (Vigil Masses)

5:30 p.m. English 7:30 p.m. Español

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Mass Schedule 6:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m.

12:10 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Español

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All Souls Day

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Mass Schedule

6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m. English 6:00 p.m. Bilingual

The Evening Mass will feature the magnificent Requiem Mass

by Gabriel Fauré

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Pope Francis Canonizes Seven New Saints 2016-10-16 Vatican Radio Pope Francis on Sunday canonized seven new Saints including Argentina's “gaucho priest'' Jose Gabriel del Rosario Brochero. Know as “Cura Brochero”, the Argentinian who made it his mis-sion to take the Gospel message of salvation to the peripheries, was proclaimed a Saint together with six others in a Mass in St. Peter's Square.'' During his homily the Pope said “saints are men and women who enter fully into the mystery of prayer. Men and women who struggle with prayer, letting the Holy Spirit pray and struggle in them.” The others to be canonized were two Italians, two from France, a Spaniard and a young Mexican martyr, José Sanchez del Rio who died during the Cristero struggle upholding his faith.

Some 80,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square for the occasion, including many flag-waving Argentinians who had made the journey to Rome to see Brochero elevated to sainthood. Amongst them was also Argentine President Mauricio Macri and his family. Please find below the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Canonization Mass: At the start of today’s celebration, we addressed this prayer to the Lord: “Create in us a generous and steadfast heart, so that we may always serve you with fidelity and purity of spirit” (Collect). By our own efforts, we cannot give ourselves such a heart. Only God can do this, and so in the prayer we ask him to give it to us as his “creation”. In this way, we come to the theme of prayer, which is central to this Sunday’s scriptural readings and challenges all of us who are gathered here for the canonization of new Saints. The Saints attained the goal. Thanks to prayer, they had a generous and steadfast heart. They prayed mightily; they fought and they were victorious. So pray! Like Moses, who was above all a man of God, a man of prayer. We see him today in the battle against Amalek, standing atop the hill with his arms raised. From time to time, however, his arms would grow weary and fall, and then the tide would turn against the people. So Aaron and Hur made Moses sit on a stone and they held up his arms, until the final victory was won. This is the kind of spiritual life the Church asks of us: not to win by war, but to win with peace! There is an important message in this story of Moses: commitment to prayer demands that we support one another. Weariness is inevitable. Sometimes we simply cannot go on, yet, with the support of our brothers and sisters, our prayer can persevere until the Lord completes his work. Saint Paul writes to Timothy, his disciple and co-worker, and urges him to hold fast to what he has learned and believed (cf. 2 Tim 3:14). But Timothy could not do this by his own efforts: the “battle” of perseverance cannot be won without prayer. Not sporadic or hesitant prayer, but prayer offered as Jesus tells us in the Gospel: “Pray always, without ever losing heart” (Lk 18:1). This is the Christian way of life: remaining steadfast in prayer, in order to remain steadfast in faith and testimony. Here once again we may hear a voice within us, saying: “But Lord, how can we not grow weary? We are human… even Moses grew weary...!” True, each of us grows weary. Yet we are not alone; we are part of a Body! We are members of the Body of Christ, the Church, whose arms are raised day and night to heaven, thanks to the presence of the Risen Christ and his Holy Spirit. Only in the Church, and thanks to the Church’s prayer, are we able to remain steadfast in faith and witness. We have heard the promise Jesus makes in the Gospel: “God will grant justice to his chosen ones, who cry to him day and night” (cf. Lk 18:7). This is the mystery of prayer: to keep crying out, not to lose heart, and if we should grow tired, asking help to keep our hands raised. This is the prayer that Jesus has revealed to us and given us in the Holy Spirit. To pray is not to take refuge in an ideal world, nor to escape into a false, selfish sense of calm. On the contrary, to pray is to struggle, but also to let the Holy Spirit pray within us. For the Holy Spirit teaches us to pray. He guides us in prayer and he enables us to pray as sons and daughters. The saints are men and women who enter fully into the mystery of prayer. Men and women who struggle with prayer, letting the Holy Spirit pray and struggle in them. They struggle to the very end, with all their strength, and they triumph, but not by their own efforts: the Lord triumphs in them and with them. The seven witnesses who were canonized today also fought the good fight of faith and love by their prayers. That is why they remained firm in faith, with a generous and steadfast heart. Through their example and their intercession, may God also enable us to be men and women of prayer. May we cry out day and night to God, without losing heart. May we let the Holy Spirit pray in us, and may we support one another in prayer, in order to keep our arms raised, until Di-vine Mercy wins the victory.

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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 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 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxima clase es el 13 de Noviembre 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 un seminario de prepa-ración 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 celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 10 de Noviembre del 2016 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 conti-nuo de evangelización, educación, formación y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. D S : Para los niños que desean la formación para los Sacra-mentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en con-junto 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 Comunita-rio de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente.

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A C : El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edifi-cio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. C R : Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para mas información llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431. 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 Je-sús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El gru-po se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. 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 el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria

¿Q ACTS ? Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquianos a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha trans-formado la vida de muchas personas que han participado en este retiro. La oportu-nidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes la decisión de decirle SI al Señor. Personas de contacto para registraciones: Raul Arancibia (832) 701-6247 Eugenio Gopar (832) 715-1799 Rocío Padilla (832) 573-3713 Elva Vargas (832) 748-3723 Rosalba Lara (832) 206-8331

E M M Tu necesitas un fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial, ¡TE LO MERECES! La experiencia del Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial da a los matrimonios la oportunidad de examinar sus vidas, revisar como están en su relación de pareja y afianzar su decisión de permanecer juntos. Los próximos encuentros serán Noviembre 11, 12 y 13. Para más información favor comunicarse con: Julia y Alfredo Saldana Ella tel: 281-750-5064 El tel: 832-451-2960 Email: alf5837@yahoo.com

R G : El rosario se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información llame a Janie Leos al 281-240-7938.

P F N : Es segu-ra, saludable y efectiva al igual para concebir, o posponer embarazos y es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Católica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas información llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333. A A : La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto es únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan proble-mas con el alcohol. Para mas información llame al Sr. Oscar Santaella al 832-359-4543

O V : Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: B9 cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: andreaportcortes@gmail.com

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¡V I C ! 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 nun-ca has recibido la Primera Comu-nión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Iniciación será el miércoles 26 de octubre del 2016 de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informa-les están estructurados para respon-der 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 bautiza-do o ha sido bautizado en otra co-munidad de fe, tenemos el proceso 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 sesión.

RITO DE INICIACION RITO DE INICIACION RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS

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Este año es de fiesta, celebramos los 25 años reuniéndonos para el estudio de la Santa palabra de Dios (estudio de la Santa Biblia) que por gracia del Espíritu Santo nuestra comunidad parroquial ha aumentado año tras año y los frutos de este Ministerio han sido muy abundantes aquí en nuestra Parroquia de Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús. En el festejo del 25 aniversario, hemos invitado al Reverendo Ger-man Eduardo Arrieta de la Diócesis de Cuernavaca, Morelos (México) quien nos va a ofrecer una solemne reflexión sobre las Sagradas Escrituras. Toda la comunidad de nuestra Parroquia está invitada a participar en este gran evento. Empezaremos con la celebración de la Santa Misa, el Domingo 30 de Octubre a las 8:00 am, para después re-unirnos en el centro comunitario; lugar donde el Reverendo Ger-man Eduardo Arrieta expondrá la reflexión basada en la Santa Bi-blia.

¡¡¡Todos están invitados!!! ¡¡¡No faltes!!!

Infinito agradecimiento a Dios Todopoderoso y omnipotente por permitir esta fiesta. El grupo de La Biblia se reúne en el centro comunitario todos los Do-mingos al termino de La Santa Misa que se celebra a las 8:00 A.M

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The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy Cenacle (EADMC) at

St. Theresa's Catholic Church are proud to host a free screening of the Director's Cut of

"The Original Image of Divine Mercy"

Director Daniel diSilva will be joining us for

the presentation and answering questions following the film. Please join us to witness this wonderfully blessed, work-of-art film.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 6:30 pm

Location: Community Center

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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 4:15 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.

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Questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at roland@sugarlandcatholic.com

Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Building/School

Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com or at 281-830-3804.

Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for Sac-rament of Reconciliation and First Com-munion. 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!

Going to the Film on the Divine Mercy on

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

in the Community CenterCenter

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M S Monday, October 24, 2016 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. All Souls 8:30 a.m. Betty & Alois Goehring Tuesday, October 25 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Deborah Foltyn Geno 8:30 a.m. Dorothy Raska Wednesday, October 26 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Greg Bubela 8:30 a.m. Johnny Heitman 7:00 p.m. Prudencio Cagampan Thursday, October 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Amanda Archibong 8:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Garza

Friday, October 28 Sts. Simon & Jude 6:45 a.m. Amanda Archibong 8:30 a.m. David Hamada

Saturday, October 29 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. STE Cross Country Team 5:00 p.m. Lynne Royce Sunday, October 30 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. Steve F. Sciba 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 10:00 a.m. Richard S. Milan Sr. 12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving 2:00 p.m. Maria del Carmen Mejia 5:00 p.m. Mildred Hedt One may request Mass intentions by visit-ing the parish office during regular busi-ness hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only.

P E Monday, October 24 4:15 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 Oracion y Vida, B9 7:00 p.m. Mens Prayer Group, B1 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Tuesday, October 25 4:15 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Mtg. FLC - A 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Dave Ramsey Class, CC 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida, Gro. 2, B9 Wednesday, October 26 10:00 a.m. Mothers Play Group, FLC - A 5:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Mtg., B6 6:30 p.m. High School F.F., FLC-Lounge 6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Film, CC 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. RICA, B6 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC - B 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, October 27 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 6:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B6 Friday, October 28 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B1/7

Saturday, October 29 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6

Sunday, October 30 9:00 a.m. Bible Class, CC 9:30 a.m. Catequesis/Catecismo 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, B1/7 10:00 a.m. CCE - Pre-K 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday - Makeup, CC 3:00 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal

S O October 16, 2016 $ 28,410 Online Giving $ 4,863 Total $ 33,273

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Totals as of October 16, 2016 Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 180,336 Payments $ 167,676 Payments Due $ 37,323

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The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution ac-count and scheduling. This option can be a great way to support your church consistently and bolster 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. www.SugarLandCatholic.com

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Collection Counters (on a five week rotation schedule)

Pastoral Care Coordinator

Please call the parish office for more information

281-494-1156

Is God calling you to something more? Come explore the Catholic Church!

If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbap-tized, baptized in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Com-munion, then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

(RCIA) is for you!

The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fam-ily Life Center. These informal gatherings are structured

to answer your questions about the Catholic Church.

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 an-other 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 (paul@sugarlandcatholic.com) prior to attending your

first session.

R.C.I.A. NR.C.I.A. NR.C.I.A. NEWSEWSEWS SVDP Report for September 2016

Utilities $ 5,233.00 Housing assistance $ 1,556.00 Food Pantry $ 4,165.00 Office supplies $ 68.00 Health $ 120.00 Gift Certificate $ 350.00 SVDP Solidarity $ 500.00 Total $ 11,992.00 Clients served: 566 Bags of food: 383 Volunteers: 63 Ministry to the Poor Sunday collection for September was $10,000.53. The continued generosity of St. Theresa Parish allows us to provide limited financial and non-perishable food assistance to those in need in our Parish and Sugar Land community. We appreciate the continued assistance and sup-port of the St. Theresa community to help us serve those in need in our Parish and Sugar Land community. We also ap-preciate The Sugar Canes, and many individual parishioners that contribute to our needs. H.E.B. Grocery Store is very generous in their continued support for the Food Pantry. Our pantry is seeing an increase in the demand for toilet pa-per, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, and dia-pers for newborns thru 2 yr. olds. We are always in need of the following; flour, sugar, cooking oil, peanut butter, jelly, soups, cereals, beans, cake mixes...all non perishable items. Thank you! SVDP Staff

Are you one who has been sitting in the pews for a time and wondering about learning more about

the Catholic faith?

Do you have family, friends, co-workers living life with no faith and you wish they had what you have, the truth of the Catholic Church? Have you thought

about inviting them to church?

Are you considering marrying a Catholic and want to know more about their beliefs?

RCIA is the place! Come and see what the church

offers. We look forward to sharing our faith with you.

Have a question about RCIA? Email: lynda@sugarlandcatholic.com

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P R : We kindly request that all families of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registra-tion 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 en-couraged 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 baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on Friday, December 2, 2016. M P : Those who wish to be mar-ried at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a mar-riage 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, December 13, 2016.

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October 24, 2016 through October 30, 2016 Monday: Eph 4:32 -- 5:8; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: 2 Tm 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Wis 11:22 -- 12:2; Ps 145; 2 Thes 1:11 -- 2:2; Lk 19:1-10 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14

L S 24 de Octubre del 2016 al 30 de Octubre del 2016 Lunes: Ef 4:32 -- 5:8; Lc 13:10-17 Martes: Ef 5:21-33 o 5:2a, 25-33; Lc 13:18-21 Miércoles: Ef 6:1-9; Lc 13:22-30 Jueves: Ef 6:10-20; Lc 13:31-35 Viernes: Ef 2:19-22; Lc 6:12-16 Sábado: Fil 1:18b-26; Lc 14:1, 7-11 Domingo: Sab 11:22 -- 12:2; Sal 145 (144); 2 Tes 1:11 -- 2:2; Lc 19:1-10 Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Sal 34 (33); 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18; Lc 18:9-14

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M B B Please contact Cheryl Pospisil (c.pospisil@yahoo.com) with any updates to the Military bulletin board in the narthex. This in-cludes adding new pictures or updating the information currently on the board. Photos (with accompanying descriptions) can also be dropped off at the church office.

L E I S G : The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9:00 p.m., monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group pro-vides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shan-non Lassen at 832-978-6716 or infertilitysupporthou-ston@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Open to all Catholic students currently in grades 8 through 12 $50.00 - award for first-place winners in each grade. Winning essays will be forwarded to the next level of competition. Essays, at each grade level, that advance all the way to the International level will receive: $300.00 - for First Place $100.00 - for the two runner ups All essay are due by November 1, 2016 For more detailed information and entry forms, please contact Sam Gonzalez at 281-980-8762 or email at GClan@windstream.net

B A : Submissions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Michelle Rivas at Michelle.rivas@sugarlandcatholic.com or FAX: 281-242-1393. E-B : Visit our parish website and click on the link to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! G P : Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or material donations for our pregnant women. Please contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com M E : Are you looking for a new way to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of your jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up with your house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're still #1 in your life... share a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or on-line at www.houstonme.org. M P -L R : The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Sunday, November 6, 2016 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Mon-ument. N : 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 281-725-0127. P R : If you are grieving from a past abortion, contact a member of our Pro-Life team (see page 15) or our diocesan Project Rachel ministry coordinator, Julie Fritsch, for confidential help (713-741-8728).

S . T ’ M ’ P : Mothers and chil-dren welcome! We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second Wednes-day of the month at a fun location determined a few days prior. Contact: Kim Phalen at 832-535-0715 for more information.

T H , TX Saint Theresa Parish and the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a trip to the grave of Deacon Frank Cromer in Hostyn, TX on Monday, November 14, 2016 in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of his death (11-13-2015). We will depart after the 8:30 A.M. Mass by bus, proceed to the gravesite and local Church, pray the Office for the Dead, have lunch at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg and return by 4:00 p.m. The cost is $20 and reservations and payments can be made in the Parish Office.

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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.

Fr. Roy Oggero Margarita Iglesias Dr. Albert Romano Cathy See Carlos Trejos Bill Murray Virginia Siwa Gloria Ortiz Maria Ewah Maria Pimentel Martha Kocich Ilse Viteri Adela Cuate Adalberta M. De Tristan Bernice Guess JoAnn Duncan Linda Patin Rufus Segura Joseph Stovall Robert Byrd Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Larry Klaus Janie Segura Karen Cromer Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon Brandon Vos Matt Pici Charlie Craig Fred Stratton Jose Reymond Jaimes Marilyn Nelson Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez

Enrique Barajas Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Richard Harnois Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Margarita M. de Padilla Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas Jorge Medina JoAnne Henry Juanita I Muniz Balvino Renoj Charlie McDonald Chris Cromer Jewel Truong Paula Johnson Bob Sullivent Bob Roberts Mary Cook Lucy M. DeVilla Servando Alfaro Lawrance Santiago Doris Gijon Alberto Portillo Robert Andrews Lillian Campbell Melquiades Martinez Ana Daisy Valencia Joyce Franklin Isa Corridore Bill Crosby Cathy Mewis Josefina Rivera Brittany Dodson Sandra Aguilar Jeannine Pencak

P F D 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: Kien Hong Phan, Deacon Frank Cromer, Jill Cut-way, Anita Rodriguez, Rafael Gijon, Morris Lee Voelkel, Betty Goehring, Curtis Osborne, Richard Beserra, Mildred Matocha, Joseph Tri Nguyen, Cynthia Ribaul, Martin Riggs, Thomas Joseph, Harold Welsh, Dorothy Raska, Arthur Hauptman, Manuel Arce, Evelyn Stock, John Donart, Anna-belle May Cabazas, Bassey I. Bassey, Maria Lucio, Mildred Hedt, Robert Griesser, Octavia Mason, Caritina Huerramo, Carolyn Michalek Norwood, Regina Vogt, Ruben Martinez, Sr., Janet Maun, Hailey Maun, Deacon Don Senger, Anita Morales

Immaculate Queen of Peace, pray for us. -Indulgence. 300 days

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St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” (Luke 18:13).

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 every-living God, increase our faith, hope and charity,

and make us love what you command, so that we may merit what you promise.

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.