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st . theresaparish - St.Theresa Catholic Church
ST. THERESA CATHOLICTCHIRTY HURCH -THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 15, 2015 S T. T HERESA A R C H D I O C E S E O F G A L V E S T O N P ARISH — H O U S T O N ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM 281-494-1156 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 CONTENTS Pope Francis………………..…...…….………….….. 3 Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. 4 Papa Francisco…....……….…...….….…………...… 5 SUGAR CANES Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. 6 The Sugar Canes regular monthly meeting is this Wednesday, November 18, 2015. We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:30 a.m. RCIA Testimony…………………….…………….….. 7 We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers, age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third Wednesday each month - same place - same time. Faith Formation/School...…………....……………… Instead of our usual brown bag lunch, we will enjoy a catered Thanksgiving meal. Cost—$11 per person. Coffee, Ice Tea, Water and Desserts are provided. Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. 9 Happy Thanksgiving to our Priests, Deacons and Parish Family. Announcements……..……………………………….. 11 God Bless. Information 281-491-4027 Middle School Ministry……………..……………….. 13 8 Mass Intentions……………………………………….. 9 St. Theresa Catholic School Book Drive….………... 10 Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..………… 12 Parish contact information……………….............. 15 SHARING SUNDAY— PURPLE TAG NIGHT Purple Tag Night will be Friday, December 4, 2015 in the Family Life Center room B at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help prepare tree tags. Come and join us! www.SugarLandCatholic.com M ASS AND C ONFESSION S CHEDULE WEEKDAYS ENTRE SEMANA CONFESSION SATURDAY SÁBADO Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m. Saturday Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Sunday Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. SUNDAY DOMINGO Weekdays Entre Semana Monday-Friday: after each Mass Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 2 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon, 2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Pope: Church is called to serve, not to be served 2015-11-6 Vatican Radio Pope Francis developed his homily based on two images of servants presented in the readings from the day’s liturgy. First, he presented the figure of Saint Paul “who gave himself completely to service, always” such that he ended up in Rome betrayed by those who were close to him, and “condemned.” Where did this greatness of the Apostles come from? the Pope asked. It came from Jesus Christ, and Saint Paul “boasts of serving Him, of being chosen, of having the strength of the Holy Spirit.” The Christian is called to serve, not to be served He was the servant who served, the Pope said, “he ministered, laying the foundation, that is, announcing Jesus Christ” and “he never stopped to take advantage of his position, of his authority, of being served. He was a minister, a servant in order to serve, not to be served.” “I tell you how much joy I have,” Pope Francis said, “what moves me, when in this Mass some priests come up and greet me: ‘O Father, I have come here to find my own people, because for forty years I have been a missionary in the Amazon.’ Or a sister who says, ‘No, I have worked for thirty years in a hospital in Africa.’ Or when I find a little sister who for thirty, forty years is working in the department of the hospital with the disabled, always smiling. This is called ‘serving,’ this is the joy of the Church: going out to others, always; going out to others and giving life. This is what Paul did: serving.” “No to climbers, attached to money, in the Church” In the Gospel, the Pope said, the Lord shows us the image of another servant, “who instead of serving others is served by them.” He continued, “We have read what this servant did, how he acted with shrewdness, in order to remain in his position.” “In the Church, too, there are these kinds of people, who instead of serving, of thinking of others, of laying the foundations, are served by the Church: ‘climbers,’ those who are attached to money. And how many priests and Bishops like this have we seen? It’s sad to speak of it, isn’t it? The radical character of the Gospel, of the call of Jesus Christ: to serve, to be at the service [of others], of not stopping for oneself, going out to others always, being forgetful of oneself. And the comfort of the state: I have reached a certain state and I live comfortably, without integrity, like those Pharisees Jesus spoke about, who go out into the public square to be seen by others.” A Church that does not serves becomes a business-like Church The Pope described “two images of Christians, two images of priests, two images of sisters.” And Jesus, he said, “makes us see this model in Paul, this Church that never stops” that “always goes forward and shows us the path.” “Instead, when the Church is tepid, closed in on itself, businesslike, it cannot be said to be a Church that serves, that is at the service [of others], but rather [it must be said] that it is using others. May the Lord give us the grace He gave to Paul, that point of pride of always going forward, always, renouncing, time and again, its own comfort; and may He save us from temptations, from those temptations which at their base are temptations to a double life: I see myself as a minister, that is, as one who serves, but at the base I am served by others.” 3 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH INSCRIPCIÓN EN LA PARROQUIA: Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. GUARDERÍA: La guardería esta abierta durante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No es necesaria reservación. FORMACIÓN PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS PREPARACIÓN DE BAUTISMO INFANTIL: A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certificado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si es casado, casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bautizaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156 ext. 228 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxima Clase será el 13 de diciembre a las 3:15 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacramentos? Para mas información clases de preparación para bautismo, comunión y confirmación por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-494-1156. RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA para niños es para niños de siete años o mayores que no están bautizados o bautizados en otra fe. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina al 281-494-1156 para mas información. NOVEMBER 15, 2015 PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invitados a asistir un seminario de preparación matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llamando al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario será el Jueves 14 de enero del 2016 en el Salón FLC-A. CATEQUESIS: Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kinder al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso continuo de evangelicacion, 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. DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para niños que desean la formación para recibir los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comenzó del año escolar (1 de septiembre). Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 de la tarde. El 9 y 10 de diciembre a las 6:30pm tendremos las primeras confesiones para los niños que se están preparando para la Primera Comunión. CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconciliación y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente. La tercer clase se llevara acabo el Martes 1 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN Y APOSTOLADO APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para mas información llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431. CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: Este grupo esta abierto a la comunidad, se reúne los domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO FRATERNIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN MARIA: El coro práctica los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas información llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El primer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. Mas anuncios en español en pagina 6... 4 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 No se puede dar culto a Dios y causar daño a los pobres, o anteponer al amor a Dios el propio interés, dijo el Papa en el Ángelus 2015-11-8 Radio Vaticana Queridos hermanos y hermanas ¡buenos días, con este lindo sol! El episodio del Evangelio de este domingo se compone de dos partes: en una se describe cómo no deben ser los seguidores de Cristo; en la otra, se propone un ideal ejemplar de cristiano. Comencemos por la primera, qué cosa no tenemos que hacer: en la primera parte, Jesús señala en los escribas, maestros de la ley, tres defectos que se manifiestan en su estilo de vida: soberbia, avidez e hipocresía. A ellos «les gusta pasearse con largas vestiduras, ser saludados en las plazas y ocupar los primeros asientos en las sinagogas y los banquetes» (Mc 12,38-39). Pero, bajo apariencias tan solemnes, se esconden falsedad e injusticia. Mientras se pavonean en público, usan su autoridad – así dice Jesús - para «devorar los bienes de las viudas» (cfr v 40), a las que se consideraba, junto con los huérfanos y los extranjeros, como a las personas más indefensas y desamparadas. En fin, los escribas – dice Jesús «fingen hacer largas oraciones» (v 40). También hoy existe el riesgo de asumir estas conductas. Por ejemplo, cuando se separa la oración de la justicia, porque no se puede rendir culto a Dios y causar daño a los pobres. O cuando se dice que se ama a Dios y, sin embargo, se antepone a Él la propia vanagloria, el propio provecho. Y en esta línea, se coloca la segunda parte del Evangelio de hoy. La escena se ambienta en el templo de Jerusalén, precisamente en el lugar donde la gente echaba las monedas como oferta. Hay muchos ricos que echan tantas monedas y hay una pobre mujer, viuda, que da apenas dos pequeñas monedas. Jesús observa atentamente a esa mujer y llama la atención de los discípulos sobre el contraste neto de la escena. Los ricos han dado, con gran ostentación, lo que para ellos era superfluo, mientras que la viuda, con discreción y humildad, ha dado «todo lo que tenía para vivir» (v 44); por ello – dice Jesús – ella ha dado más que todos. Debido a su extrema pobreza, hubiera podido ofrecer una sola moneda para el templo y quedarse con la otra. Pero ella no quiere hacer a medias con Dios: se priva de todo. En su pobreza ha comprendido que, teniendo a Dios, lo tiene todo; se siente amada totalmente por Él y, a su vez, lo ama totalmente. ¡Qué lindo ejemplo esa viejita, lindo ejemplo! Jesús, hoy, nos dice también a nosotros que el metro de juicio no es la cantidad, sino la plenitud. Hay una diferencia entre cantidad y plenitud. Tú puedes tener tanto dinero, pero ser una persona vacía. No hay plenitud en tu corazón. Piensen esta semana en la diferencia que hay entre cantidad y plenitud. No es cosa de billetera, sino de corazón. Hay diferencia entre billetera y corazón… Hay enfermedades cardiacas que hacen que el corazón se baje hasta la billetera… ¡Y esto no va bien! Amar a Dios «con todo el corazón» significa confiar en Él, en su providencia, y servirlo en los hermanos más pobres, sin esperarnos nada a cambio. Permítanme que cuente una anécdota, que sucedió en mi diócesis precedente. Estaban en la mesa una mamá con sus tres hijos; el papá estaba en el trabajo; estaban comiendo milanesas… Ese en ese momento, llaman a la puerta y uno de los hijos – chicos, 5, 6 años, 7 años, el más grande – viene y dice: «Mamá, hay un mendigo que pide comida». Y la mamá, Continua en la pagina 6... 5 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 ANUNCIOS Continua de la pagina 5... una buena cristiana, les pregunta: FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS «¿qué hacemos? – Démosle mamá… DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a Bien… Agarra el tenedor y el cuchillo Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón y les quita la mitad de cada milanesa. ¡Ah, non, mamá no! ¡Así no! Agarra B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas inforde la refrigeradora - ¡No! ¡Preparamos mación llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713tres sándwiches así! Y los hijos 534-7395. aprendieron que la verdadera caridad se hace no con lo que nos sobra, sino IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea con lo que nos es necesario. Estoy llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregriseguro de que esa tarde tuvieron un na a casa una semana? Regístrese despoco de hambre.. ¡pero, así se hace! pués de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. Ante las necesidades del prójimo, estamos llamados a privarnos – como LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne esos niños, de la mitad de la milanesa los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para informa– de algo indispensable, no sólo de lo ción con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396superfluo; estamos llamados a dar el 6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. tiempo necesario, no sólo el que nos sobra; estamos llamados a dar enseMINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar el guida sin reservas algún talento nuesCrucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa tro, no después de haberlo utilizado y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y para nuestros objetivos personales o religiosas. Para mas información llame de grupo. a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. Pidamos al Señor que nos admita a la escuela de esta pobre viuda, que ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Jesús, entre el desconcierto de los Vida se reúne en el Salón: Santo Tomas discípulos, hace subir a la cátedra y cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más presenta como maestra de Evangelio información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. vivo. Por intercesión de María, la mu281-451-7848 o e-mail: andreaportcorjer pobre que ha dado toda su vida a [email protected] Dios por nosotros, pidamos el don de un corazón pobre, pero rico de una PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es generosidad alegre y gratuita. segura, 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. Continua de la pagina 4... ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: El rosario se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información llame a Janie Leos al 281-2407938. MISIÓN DE ADVIENTO Santa Teresa Sugar Land, TX 30 de noviembre y 1 a 2 de diciembre del 2015 Tema General La familia en el corazón de Jesucristo Lunes: La Oración en la familia Martes: La Oración por los hijos Miércoles: La Oración del corazón Estan todos invitados! SHARING SUNDAY PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD Sharing Sunday es un ministerio que anualmente distribuye regalos a familias necesitadas. Las familias deben de ser miembros activos en nuestra parroquia de St. Theresa. Este programa es solamente para niños. Favor de venir a la ofician de St. Vicente De Paul de St. Theresa para inscribir a sus niños el lunes o viernes de 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. El ultimo día inscripción será el 16 de noviembre. Para mas información, llame a St. Vicente de Paul al 281-242-9149 6 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 R. C. I. A. TESTIMONY RCIA TESTIMONIES ther, and man of God as also increased. 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 After dialoging with friends and family, through discernment in prayer and thought, and finally through the constant support and encouragement of his wife, Matt began the RICA process in Lent 2015. As a candidate in the RCIA process, Matt’s experience has grown in seeing the wisdom of the Scriptures, the richness of the liturgical life of the Church, and the greater awareness of our dependence on God for spiritual nourishment. I am confident, as Matt is received into full communion with the Church through the Profession of Faith, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, he will continue to strive towards the path to sanctity, always relying on the strength of the community and the Sacraments that the Lord has given us to sustain our life of grace. At age 18, Matt was called to a life of grace in the Lord, now, he will be sent with the gifts of the Spirit to share that grace with others. Matt Isaacson – candidate John Chambers - sponsor To the community of St. Theresa, for the past several months, I have been the RCIA sponsor of Matt Isaacson as he has embarked on a pilgrimage of faith towards full unity with Christ Jesus in the Catholic Church. He began his intentional discipleship with the Lord at the age of 18, being baptized at Heritage Baptist Church, where Matt was incorporated into the Body of Christ and made a sharer in her mission. Q&A In 2008, Matt entered into marriage with Rachelle, a beautiful young lady from a devoted Catholic family, followed by two adorable children with one on the way. Throughout the years, Matt has attended the Holy Mass and is committed to raising his children in the Catholic faith. Though he has always been inquisitive about religion and the human person, in recent months, Matt’s interest has intensified to know what Catholicism is all about. He struggled to understand and accept the usual doctrinal roadblocks many non-Catholics share: the mystery of the Eucharist, our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the office of the Pope and his relationship to the universal Church, and the Communion of Saints. But in addition to the intellectual exercise of discovering Catholicism, Matt’s hunger to cultivate virtue as a person in the various modes of his life as husband, fa- I could never be a RCIA sponsor, I’m too busy. We want busy people who are active in church and community activities to be sponsors as they can bring their candidate along with them. A sponsor introduces a candidate to the faith community and helps get them involved. While we like our sponsors to attend some of the catechumenate sessions, about once a month or so, we mainly ask the sponsor introduce the catechumen or candidate to the community and to share their faith life experiences with them. Have a question about RCIA? Email: [email protected] 7 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 FAITH FORMATION ELMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH Elementary Faith Formation (CCE) is in need of substitute teachers and helpers for Monday at 4:15. We still have openings for 2nd and 3rd grade on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com 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 4:15 p.m. We are in need of a 6th grade catechists to teach 6th grade boys and 6th grade girls on Sundays from 6:308:00 pm. Please contact Roland Millare, the Director of Middle School CCE if you're interested at roland@ sugarlandcatholic.com Middle School Faith Formation (CCE) meets on Sundays or Mondays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please contact Roland Millare at [email protected] for more information. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms. Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804. The next Sacrament Sunday class is January 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Children will have their first confession on December 9 or 10. Group 1 & 3 on December 9th Group 2 & 4 on December 10th Catholic 101 is for all parents of firstyear CCE children who are preparing for Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. The next class will be on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. No High School Faith Formation Night tonight 11/15/2015. See you December 5th. For more information about Youth Ministry Faith Formation. please call 281-494-1156 and speak to Joseph or Meghan. Joseph Mastrangelo, Director of Youth Ministry joseph@ sugarlandcatholic.com or Meghan Anderson, Asst. Coordinator of Youth Ministry meghan@ sugarlandcatholic.com R.C.I.A. NEWS Is God calling you to something more? Come explore the Catholic Church! If you are seventeen years of age or older and: unbaptized; baptized in another faith expression; or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are structured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church. Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-342-6937 or by e-mail: [email protected]. If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or baptized in another faith expression, we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel 281-494-1156 or email [email protected] prior to attending your first session. Continued on page 7... 8 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASS SCHEDULE PARISH EVENTS Monday, November 16, 2015 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Lou LeDeux 8:30 a.m. Joanne Cummings Monday, November 16, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session 6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad 7:00 p.m. Men’s Prayer Group, Rm 1/7 Tuesday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary 6:45 a.m. All The Souls 8:30 a.m. David Hartensteiner & Dyrk Burcie Tuesday, November 17 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Mtg., Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, November 18 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Ana Nguyen 8:30 a.m. Jan Karwowski Thursday, November 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Jessie V. Pavlicek 8:30 a.m. Molly Dubriel Friday, November 20 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Fred Mora 8:30 a.m. Bryant Parker Saturday, November 21 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. Lay Carmelites 5:00 p.m. Philip Nguyen Sunday, November 22 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 7:00 a.m. Parish Family 8:00 a.m. Margarita Lopez 10:00 a.m. Laura Mae Davidson 12:00 p.m. CDA 2:00 p.m. Amilcar Antonio Rivera 5:00 p.m. Joanne Cummings One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only. Wednesday, November 18 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 5:30 p.m. St. Theresa String Orchestra Rehearsal, Music Room 6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. Priest, Prophet, King, 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 19 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, November 20 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 Saturday, November 21 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:00 a.m. Carmelites Community Mtg. 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, November 22 9:30 a.m. Catecsimo en Español 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 9:30 a.m. Estudio de Biblia, CC 10:00 a.m. Prek—Kinder CCE, Rm 3-6 6:15 p.m. Youth Group CCE 6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7 S UNDAY O FFERTORY November 8, 2015 Online Giving Total $ 34,809 $ 3,569 $ 38,377 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of November 8, 2015 Goal Pledged Payments Payments Due $ 199,000 $ 159,103 $ 147,212 $ 51,788 465 Participants *Please note that the financial figures of the 2006 Capital Campaign will no longer be published. Feel free to contact the church office with any questions in this regard or to request an update. Visit our parish website and click on the link to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! www.SugarLandCatholic.com 9 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 S T. T HERESA C ATHOLIC S CHOOL PRAYER BEFORE MASS STCS Griffin Library Book Drive October 23 - November 20 Almighty and ever-living God, I approach the sacrament of Your only-begotten Son Our Lord Jesus Christ. I come sick to the doctor of life, unclean to the fountain of mercy, blind to the radiance of eternal light, and poor and needy to the Lord of heaven and earth. Lord, in your great generosity, heal my sickness, wash away my defilement, enlighten my blindness, enrich my poverty, and clothe my nakedness. May I receive the bread of angels, the King of kings and Lord of lords, with humble reverence, with the purity and faith, the repentance and love, and the determined purpose that will help to bring me to salvation. May I receive the sacrament of the Lord's Body and Blood, and its reality and power. Kind God, may I receive the Body of Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, born from the womb of the Virgin Mary, and so be received into His mystical body and numbered among His members. Loving Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I now receive Your beloved Son under the veil of a sacrament, may I one day see him face to face in glory, who lives and reigns with You for ever. Amen. Saint Thomas Aquinas Donating will help us to purchase literary favorites for the children to enjoy for years to come. Become a part of our library. Have your name placed on an inside cover bookplate. Monetary donations may be made in the school office Mon - Fri from 8 am to 4 pm. You may also make a donation by contacting the Book Drive Chairperson, Rachel Santos, at [email protected] or 832-248-6740. Court St. Theresa of Lisieux is looking for new members. We meet on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month. Our meeting is at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Basil Hall (across the street from St. Theresa Church). For more information call Colleen Hermann, Regent at 281-642-6773. THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy servant, with the precious body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of mine, but only because of your merciful goodness. And I pray that this Holy Communion, far from condemning me to punishment, may bring about my pardon and salvation, encompassing me with the armor of faith and the shield of a good will. By it let my vices be done away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and every other virtue. Let it be strong defense against the wiles of all my enemies, visible and invisible, allaying for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, binding me firmly to you, the one true God, and bringing my last hour to a happy close. I pray, too, that it may be your pleasure to call my sinful self one day to that banquet, wonderful past all telling, where you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with the vision of yourself, who are true light, the fulfillment of all desires, the joy that knows no ending, gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Saint Thomas Aquinas SHARING SUNDAY CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM Sign-Up at St Vincent De Paul Sharing Sunday is our annual gift distribution for needy families. The program is for families in need of assistance at Christmas - must be a registered members of St. Theresa Catholic Church. The St. Vincent De Paul gift program is for children only. Please come by the St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Theresa Church to sign up on Monday or Friday from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. The last day to sign-up is November 16. 10 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 November 26, 2015 BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at [email protected] or FAX: 281-242-1393. “Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” E-BLAST: Visit our parish website and click on the link to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! (Psalm 102:1-2). GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary Thanksgiving Day or material donations for our pregnant women. Contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected] “Eucharist” means “thanksgiving.” What better way to offer our thanks to God than by our participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Are you looking for a new way to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of your jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up with your house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're still #1 in your life... share a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or online www.houstonme.org. On Thanksgiving Day, the Holy Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. at the main altar. MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa There will be no other Masses or confessions at St. Theresa’s on November 26. at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business," Leader: Deacon Frank Cromer. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Youth Family Life Center, Room A. Continental breakfast and sharing the Word among friends. It’s inspirational and interesting. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a friend. MONTHLY MASSES AT CARE-GIVING FACILITIES MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each Masses in November month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. On Sunday, December 6, 2015 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monument. Masses in November are being celebrated by the priests from St. Theresa at the following care-giving facilities. NURSERY: The nursery is open during the 8:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent in the chapel to the left just inside the front door: 11353 Sugar Park Lane 10:00 a.m. & Noon Sunday Mass. Children from 18 months to 4 years of age are welcome. No reservation is necessary. For more information contact Andrea Ramsey at 281-545-2771. Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Sugar Land Health Care Center in the dining room across from the receptionist desk: 333 Mattlage Way RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abortion, Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for confidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728. Monday, November 16 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital in the hospital Chapel on the first floor to the left of the elevators. ST. THERESA’S MOMS’ GROUP: Mothers and children Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Atria in the Worship Room on the 1st floor: 1401 Soldiers Field welcome! We meet every Wednesday morning. Location to be determined. Contact Sarah Schimpf at 703-7288802 or [email protected] for more information. 11 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH REGISTRATION: We kindly request that all families of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registration and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad Mr. Manuel Romero & Mrs. Batsabet Bravo and Family Mr. Jezlly Ortega & Mrs. Jasmin Valdez and Family Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Rodriguez Mr. Fidel Serrano & Ms. Leticia Alcaraz and Family Ms. Robbie Beatty Mr. Dieter Martin Koehler and Family WEEKLY READINGS November 16 through November 22, 2015 Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 BAPTISM PREPARATION FOR INFANTS: Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 Classes are offered the second Thursday 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 Thursday, December 4, 2015. L ECTURAS S EMANAL 16 de noviembre al 22 de noviembre del 2015 Lunes: 1 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Lc 18:35-43 Martes: 2 Mac 6:18-31; Lc 19:1-10 Miércoles: 2 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Lc 19:11-28 Jueves: 1 Mac 2:15-29; Lc 19:41-44 Viernes: 1 Mac 4:36-37, 52-59; Lc 19:45-48 Sábado: 1 Mac 6:1-13; Lc 20:27-40 Domingo: Dn 7:13-14; Sal 93 (92); Apo 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other moh 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 8, 2015. Trigésimo Tercero Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: Dn 12:1-3; Sal 16 (15); Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mc 13:24-32 12 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: PERPETUAL ADORATION The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:309:00 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. For over a decade, the parishioners of St. Theresa have been engaged in a continual act of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. For twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, the needs of the universal Church, our nation, the parish, our families, and our personal needs have been lifted up to the Lord. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Emmaus chapel of Perpetual Adoration is open to everyone. The parish invites you to commit to one hour of prayer a week before the Blessed Sacrament. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832978-6716 [email protected]. There are a few hours during the week in which we only have one adorer. O NLINE GIVING SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY is forming at St. Theresa’s Church in Sugar Land, meetings will be held on the fourth Sunday of each month. One must be a practicing Catholic and at least 21 years of age. Come join us and learn more about the Secular Franciscan Order that meet in groups called Fraternities. Mary, Queen of the Universe, is the Patroness of the Franciscan Family. For more information call Connie Zocco at 281-498-5464 or email [email protected]. The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution account and scheduling. This option can be a great way to support your church and honor the Lord with your resources. If you would like to begin online giving, either visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger 281-494-1156. www.SugarLandCatholic.com 13 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED PRAYER FOR THE SICK Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Fr. Roy Oggero Margarita Iglesias Rafael Gijon Dr. Albert Romano Betty Goehring Dorothy Raska Cathy See Carlos Trejos Bill Murray Virginia Siwa Gloria Ortiz Maria Ewah Maria Pimentel Martha Kocich Ilse Viteri Adela Cuate Adalberta M. De Tristan Bernice Guess Edgar J. Schlabach JoAnn Duncan Linda Patin Rufus Segura Joseph Stovall Robert Byrd Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Larry Klaus Janie Segura Nicole Loper Karen Cromer Elaine Petrash Linda Kasper Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon Brandon Vos We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Matt Pici Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton Jose Reymond Jaimes Larry Loper Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Jill Cutway Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez Richard & Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Regina Vogt Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois Deacon Don Senger Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Margarita M. de Padilla Diane Krall Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas Jorge Medina JoAnne Henry Ron Zucker Juanita I Muniz Balvino Renoj Charlie McDonald Chris Cromer Jewel Truong Paula Johnson Bob Sullivent Bob Roberts Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino, Jo Ann Castille, David Estes, Bruce Buckles, Albert Edward Ewer, Johnny Heitman, LauraMae Davidson, Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us! 14 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 15, 2015 T HIRTY - THIRD S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God, the constant gladness of being devoted to you, for it is full and lasting happiness to serve with constancy the author of all that is good. 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. “And they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” Mark 13 St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498 15
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