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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
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705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD  SUGAR LAND, TX 77498  281-494-1156
WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM
MARCH 6, 2016
CONTENTS
Pope Francis...……...….....…………….…..………… 3
Ministerios en Español…….…..…………....……...….. 4
Papa Francisco……….……..…………………..….… 5
Announcements…………..…….…...…………………. 6
Announcements.……………..……………….……....... 7
Faith Formation/School...…………………..………….. 8
Celebrating the Year of Mercy
10 Day Pilgrimage to Shrines of
France
Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. 9
Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 9
Lourdes – Paris – Lisieux – Normandy – Mont St. Michel
Chartres – Alençon
OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 1, 2016
$3,290.00 PER PERSON FROM HOUSTON
Spiritual Director: Fr. Eurel Manzano
St. Theresa Catholic Church – Sugar Land, TX
2016 Bazaar ….…………………………….……….… 10
R.C.I.A. Testimony…………………………...………
Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… 12
Announcements……………………………………….
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS,
Diane Senger
Tel: 281-494-1156
Email: [email protected]
EARLY REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED
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.
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español),
10:00 a.m., Noon,
2:00 p.m. (Español),
5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. (English)
Miércoles 7:00 p.m. (Español)
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Parish contact information………………...................... 15
PLEASE CONTACT:
ADDITIONAL EVENING MASSES
DURING LENT
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MARCH 6, 2016
Mass at Santa Marta - Salvation comes from little things
2016-02-29 L’Osservatore Romano
God’s salvation comes not from great things, not from power or money, no from clerical or political networks, but from little and simple things that
sometimes even arise from disdain. Francis proposed this meditation during Mass at Santa Marta on Monday morning, 29 February.
“The Church prepares us for Easter and today makes us reflect on salvation: what do we think salvation is like”, Francis began, “the salvation that
we all want?”. The story of “Naaman’s disease”, narrated in the Second Book of Kings (5:1-15), presents “the fact of death: and afterwards?”. Indeed, “when there is sickness, it always leads us back to that thought: salvation”. But, the Pontiff asked, “how does salvation come about? What is
the path to salvation? What is God’s revelation to us Christians with regard to salvation?”.
In the Pope’s view, “the key word to understanding the Church’s message today is disdain”. When “Naaman, arriving at Elisha’s house, asked to be
cured, Elisha sent a boy to tell him to wash in the Jordan seven times. A simple thing”. Perhaps for this reason “Naaman disdained”, exclaiming: “I
have made such a journey, with so many gifts...”. Instead everything was resolved by simply bathing in the river. Moreover, Naaman continued,
“our rivers are more beautiful than this one”.
Francis then pointed out, in reference to the Gospel passage taken from Luke (4:24-30), that “the inhabitants of Nazareth” similarly “disdained after
hearing the reading of the prophet Isaiah, which Jesus did that Sabbath in the synagogue”, when he said “‘today this has happened’, speaking of the
liberation, of how the people would be freed”. The people commented: “What do you think about this man? He is one of us, we saw him grow up
from boyhood, he never studied”. And the people “disdained” and even “wanted to kill him”.
Again, the Pope continued, “later on Jesus felt this disdain on the part of the leaders, the doctors of the law who sought salvation in moral casuistry
— ‘this can be done to this point, to that point...’ — and thus I don’t know how many commandments they had, and the poor people...”. This is
why the people did not trust them. The same thing happened with “the Sadducees, who sought salvation in compromises with the powerful men of
the world, with the emperor: some with clerical networks, others with political networks sought salvation in this way”. But “the people had an instinct and didn’t believe” in them. Instead, “they believed in Jesus because he spoke with authority”.
And so, the Pope asked, “why this disdain?”. It is because, he said, “in our imagination salvation must come from something great, from something
majestic: only the powerful can save us, those who have strength, who have money, who have power, these people can save us”. Instead, “God’s
plan is different”. Thus, “they feel disdain because they cannot understand that salvation comes only from little things, from the simplicity of the
things of God”. And “when Jesus proposes the way of salvation, he never speaks of great things”, but only “little things”.
From this perspective Francis suggested a re-reading of the Gospel Beatitudes — “you will be saved if you do this” — and of Matthew, chapter 25.
They are “the two pillars of the Gospel: ‘Come, come with me because you have done this”. It involves “simple things: you did not seek salvation
or hope in power, in networks, in negotiations, no; you simply did this”. Yet actually, this gives rise to much disdain.
The Pope then proposed, “in preparation for Easter”, as he too intends to do, “reading the Beatitudes and reading Matthew 25, and thinking and
seeing if something about this causes me disdain, takes peace away from me”. Because “disdain is a luxury that only the vain, the proud allow
themselves”.
Here, “at the end of the Beatitudes”, Francis explained, Jesus says something powerful: “Blessed is he who is not shocked by me”, who “does not
disdain this, who does not feel disdain”. Reflecting on the reasons for these words, the Pope repeated that “it will do us good to take a little time —
today, tomorrow — and read the Beatitudes, read Matthew and pay attention to what is happening in our heart: whether there is something that
causes disdain”. And “ask the Lord for the grace to understand that the only way to salvation is the folly of the cross, that is, the annihilation of the
Son of God, of his becoming small”. In today’s liturgy, Pope Francis concluded, “the little thing” is “represented by bathing in the Jordan and by
the little village of Nazareth”.
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INSCRIPCIÓN EN LA PARROQUIA: Pase
a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00
p.m. de lunes a viernes o tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier.
GUARDERÍA: La guardería esta abierta
durante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.
y 12:00 p.m. No es necesaria reservación.
FORMACIÓN PARA
LOS SACRAMENTOS
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 y
hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxima clase es el 13 de Marzo 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.
MARCH 6, 2016
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 es el Jueves 10 de marzo
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 Kínder al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso continuo 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 281494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para
niños que desean la formación para 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. Las clases son un domingo al mes
a la 1:00 p.m. La próxima clase es hoy
domingo, 6 de marzo del 2016.
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 próxima clase
es el Martes 8 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m.
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Encuentro Matrimonial
Mundial
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.
El próximo Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial en
Español se llevara acabo el Viernes 26, 27 y 28 de Febrero de
2016. Los próximos encuentros
serán (Mayo 20, 21 y 22), (Julio
15, 16 y 17), (Septiembre 16, 17 y
18), (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
Via Crucis
Cada viernes durante la
cuaresma
7:00 p.m. Ingles
7:45 p.m. Español
MARCH 6, 2016
Homilía del Papa: la salvación de Dios proviene de las cosas pequeñas
2016-02-29 Radio Vaticana
La salvación de Dios no viene de las cosas grandes, del poder o del dinero, de las alianzas clericales o políticas, sino de las cosas
pequeñas y sencillas. Lo afirmó el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la Misa matutina celebrada en la Capilla de la Casa de Santa
Marta.
Las lecturas del día nos hablan de la indignación: se indigna un leproso, Naamán el Sirio, que pide al profeta Eliseo que lo cure,
aunque no aprecia el modo sencillo con que esta curación debería producirse. Y se indignan los habitantes de Nazaret ante las
palabras de Jesús, su conterráneo. Es la indignación frente al proyecto de salvación de Dios que no sigue nuestros esquemas. No es
“como nosotros pensamos que es la salvación, aquella salvación que todos nosotros queremos”. Jesús siente el “desprecio” de los
“doctores de la Ley que buscaban la salvación en la casuística de la moral” y en tantos preceptos, pero el pueblo no tenía confianza
en ellos:
“O los saduceos que buscaban la salvación en los acuerdos con los poderes del mundo, con el Imperio… unos con los acuerdos clericales, otros con los acuerdos políticos, buscaban la salvación así. Pero el pueblo era sagaz y no creía. Sí creía a Jesús, porque hablaba ‘con autoridad’. Pero, ¿por qué esta indignación? Porque en nuestra imaginación, la salvación debe venir de algo grande, de
algo majestuoso; sólo nos salvan los poderosos, aquellos que tienen fuerza, que tienen dinero, que tienen poder: estos pueden salvarnos. ¡Y el plan de Dios es otro! Se indignan porque no pueden comprender que la salvación sólo viene de lo pequeño, de la simplicidad de las cosas de Dios”.
“Cuando Jesús hace la propuesta del camino de salvación – prosiguió explicando el Papa Bergoglio – jamás habla de cosas
grandes”, sino “de cosas pequeñas”. Son “las dos columnas del Evangelio” que se leen en Mateo, las Bienaventuranzas y, en el
capítulo 25, el Juicio final, “Ven, ven conmigo porque hiciste esto”:
“Cosas sencillas. Tú no has buscado la salvación o tu esperanza en el poder, en los acuerdos, en las tratativas… no… has hecho sencillamente esto. Y esto indigna a tantos. Como preparación a la Pascua, yo lo invito – también lo haré yo – a leer las Bienaventuranzas y a leer Mateo 25, y pensar y ver si algo de esto me indigna, me quita la paz. Porque la indignación es un lujo que sólo pueden
permitirse los vanidosos, los orgullosos. Si al final de las Bienaventuranzas Jesús dice una palabra que parece… ‘Pero, ¿por qué dice
esto?’. ‘Bienaventurado aquel que no se escandaliza de mí’, que no tiene desdén de esto, que no siente indignación”.
El Papa Francisco concluyó su homilía con estas palabras:
“Nos hará bien dedicar un poco de tiempo – hoy, mañana – y leer las Bienaventuranzas, leer Mateo 25, y estar atentos a lo que
sucede en nuestro corazón: si hay algo de indignación y pedir la gracia al Señor de comprender que la única vía de la salvación es la
‘locura de la Cruz’, es decir el aniquilamiento del Hijo de Dios, del hacerse pequeño. Representado, aquí, en el baño en el Jordán o
en la pequeña aldea de Nazaret”.
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MARCH 6, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. 291.
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.
FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIENTO:
Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo 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.
AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA
IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: 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.
Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo son días obligatorios
de ayuno y abstinencia para los católicos. Además, los viernes durante la Cuaresma son días de abstinencia obligatoria.
LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: 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.
Las normas sobre el ayuno son obligatorio desde los 18 años
hasta los 59 años. Los demás son invitados adoptar estas
practicas en un espíritu de arrepentimiento.
MINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de
Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-4992682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776.
Cuando se ayuna, una persona se le permite comer una comida completa. Dos comidas más pequeñas también se pueden
tomar, pero no equivalen a una comida completa.
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 281-240-7938.
Las normas relativas a la abstinencia de carne (incluye pollo)
son vinculantes para los miembros de la Iglesia católica latina de 14 años de edad en adelante.
ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón:
B3 cada Martes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: [email protected]
Si es posible, el ayuno del Viernes Santo se continúa hasta
que la Vigilia de Pascua (en la noche del Sábado Santo) como el "ayuno pascual" para honrar el sufrimiento y la muerte
del Señor Jesús, y para prepararnos para participar más plenamente y celebrar más fácilmente su Resurrección.
PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es 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.
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MARCH 6, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SVDP Report for February 2016
Utilities
Housing assistance
Food Pantry
Health assistance
Office supplies
$ 5,067.00
$ 2,689.00
$ 4,862.00
$ 316.00
$ 213.00
Total
$ 13,148.00
Clients served 454
Bags of food 378
Volunteers
76
Ministry to the Poor Sunday collection for January was $10,962.00
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 support of the ST Theresa community to help us serve those in need in our Parish and Sugar
Land community. We also appreciate The Sugar Canes, and many
individual parishioners that contribute to our needs.
H.E.B. Grocery Store is very generous in there continued support for
the Food Pantry.
Our pantry is seeing an increase in the demand for Toilet paper, Feminine hygiene products, Laundry detergent, and pampers 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.
SVDP Staff
MILITARY BULLETIN BOARD
There will be an update to the Military bulletin board
in the Narthex (main entrance to the church). We are
asking for any new pictures that could be added or if
any need to be removed. The board will honor all
active and retired military.
For new pictures please provide: Rank, Name, Service, Active or
Retired and where they are stationed (if applicable), and the parishioner they are related to (if he/she is not a parishioner). For
those service(wo)men already on the board, an update would be appreciated.
Preferred photo size is 4x6 or smaller (no larger than 5x7).
In anticipation of Military Appreciation Month (May), the deadline
for photos and information is April 15, 2016. Feel free to drop them
off at the church office or e-mail the files at: [email protected]
(cell phone 281-507-9259). Thank you!
Cheryl Pospisil
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MARCH 6, 2016
FAITH FORMATION
ELEMENTARY
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 or Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
Elementary CCE is on Mondays and
Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Children are asked to go directly to the
classrooms.
Sacrament Sunday is for all children in
formation to receive the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director
of Elementary CCE at
[email protected] or at 281830-3804.
Confirmation Preparation 2016-2017
Check List to determine if your child may be
ready for immediate Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation:
• At least in 10th Grade
• Has been enrolled in Faith Formation for
the last year (Catholic School Theology
class counts).
• Has a desire to deepen their relationship
with Jesus and his Church.
• Has been baptized and received First
Reconciliation and First Communion.
For those that would like more information
contact Joseph Mastrangelo at:
[email protected]
R.C.I.A. NEWS
The next Sacrament Sunday class is
today, March 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM.
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, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Questions or comments, please contact
Roland Millare, the director of Middle
School CCE, at
[email protected]
Middle School Faith Formation meets on
Sundays or Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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, March 9, 2016 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 e-mail
[email protected] prior to attending your first session.
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MARCH 6, 2016
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, March 7, 2016
Weekday in Lent
6:45 a.m.  Charles W. Bubela
8:30 a.m.  Samuel & Christopher
Tuesday, March 8
Weekday in Lent
6:45 a.m.  All the Souls
8:30 a.m.  Charles & Joseph Dinh
5:30 p.m.  Josephine Dastoli
Wednesday, March 9
Weekday in Lent
6:45 a.m.  Ernesto Navarro
8:30 a.m.  Alois & Betty Goehring
7:00 p.m.  Martinez Family
Thursday, March 10
Weekday in Lent
6:45 a.m.  Aurora Martinez & Family
8:30 a.m.  Pablo & Oliva Chacon
Arellano
Friday, March 11
Weekday in Lent
6:45 a.m.  Deborah Foltyn Geno
8:30 a.m.  Deacon Frank Cromer
Saturday, March 12
Weekday in Lent
8:30 a.m.  Fred Mora
5:00 p.m.  Johnny Heitman
Sunday, March 13
Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:00 a.m.  Teresa Nguyen
8:00 a.m.  Sociedad Guadalupanos
10:00 a.m.  All Souls in Purgatory
12:00 p.m.  Parish Family
2:00 p.m.  Eleno & Isabel Flores
5:00 p.m.  All Souls in Purgatory
One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available
two (2) months in advance only.
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, March 7, 2016
9:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
CCE Middle School
Lenten Mission, Church
Ensayo Coro Fraternidad
S UNDAY O FFERTORY
February 28, 2016
Online Giving
Total
$ 36,382
$ 4,237
$ 40,620
Tuesday, March 8
9:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5
Taller Oracion y Vida, B-3
Bereavement Weekly Mtg, B-Rm 7
Catholic 101, School - Library
Wednesday, March 9
6:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mens Prayer Brkfst., FLC
Mothers Play Group, FLC
String Orchestra Rehearsal
Legion Mary Prayer Mtg., B-Rm 6
Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B
RCIA, FLC-A
AA Español
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 10
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Rosary Group, Rm 6
Flos Cantum (Children’s choir)
Carmelites Meeting, B-Rm. 1,2,7
Middle School Ministry, FLC
Encuentro Matrimonial, B-Rm 6
Friday, March 11
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
AA Español
Date Night, CC
Saturday, March 12
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
9:30 a.m. Legion Mary Prayer Mtg., CCE
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, March 13
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Catequesis/Catecismo
Estudio Biblico, CC
RCIA Catechumens, FLC
RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
Pre School CCE in Session
Jubilate Deo Rehearsal
Spanish Baptism Class, FLC
Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7
Middle School CCE
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DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
2016
Totals as of February 28, 2016
Goal
Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
$
$
$
$
205,000
57,365
30,515
174,485
154 Participants
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!
MARCH 6, 2016
2016 Bazaar Adopt a Booth
2016 Bazaar
***UPDATEDINFORMATION***
A$2,500+donationtowardouradoptaboothwillawardyousix
monthsofpersonalizedadvertisementspaceinourbulletin
Booths
Advertising
Auction - Live
500.00Auction - Silent
Bag Lady (Purses)
Baked Potatoes
BBQ Sandwiches
Balloons
Baseball Radar
Basketball Shootout
Bean Bag Toss
Beer/Wine
Black Jack Shot
Book Booth
Cake Walk
Children’s Arts & Crafts
Construction/Tents/
Crew Hospitality
Cotton Candy
Cupcake Booth
Crawfish
DJ/Entertainment
Duck Pond/Lollipup pull
Dunking Booth
Face Painting/Hair/Nails
Filipino Booth
Finance Room
First Aid
Fish Bowl
Food Purchase
French Fries
Games/Rides
Garage Sale
Hamburgers
Hidden Treasures
Hockey Booth
Horse Shoe Toss
Ice Cream/Lemonade/
Iced Tea
Italian Sausage
Jewelry
Kountry Kitchen
Knock Down Bottles
Margaritas
Mexican
Nigerian
Plants
Popcorn/Hot Dogs
Pot-O-Gold
Raffle Booth
Raffle Prizes
Ring A Coke School
Rock Wall
Skeet Ball
Sno-balls
Soft Drinks
Space Balls
Sponsorship Signs
Stuffed Animals
Tic - Tac - Toe
Token Sales
Train Ride
T-Shirts
Turkey Legs/Sausage
on a Stick
Wheel Barrel Raffle
Totals
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Goal
500.00
500.00
300.00
300.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
3,000.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
100.00
$ 10,000.00
$
200.00
$
200.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$ 2,000.00
$
500.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
200.00
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
800.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$
600.00
$
200.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,800.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$ 3,000.00
$
$
2,000.00
-
$ 75,500.00
Adoption Remaining
$
$
$
$
$
$
100.00 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
200.00 $
100.00 $
$
$
$
Sponsor
500.00
500.00
300.00
300.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00 Jr. Catholic Daughters
100.00
100.00
100.00
3,000.00
200.00
200.00
0.00 Toni Osifo
0.00 Dien & DienChi Duvan
$ 10,000.00
200.00 $
0.00 Legion of Mary
$
200.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$ 2,000.00
$
500.00
100.00 $
0.00 Dien & DienChi Duvan
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
$
100.00
$
$
$
$
$
500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
200.00
200.00 $
0.00 Catholic Daughters
$
100.00
$
800.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$
600.00
$
200.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
Best Version Media
100.00 $
$
500.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,800.00
$
500.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
500.00
$
200.00
$ 3,000.00
$
$
2,000.00
-
$1,000.00 $ 74,500.00
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April 23 & 24th, the St. Theresa’s Bazaar!
Raffle for the 2016 World Bazaar
1st prize
$4,000 in Visa Gift Cards
2nd prize
55” TV
3rd prize
40” TV
4th prize
BBQ Grill
th
Sweetwater Golf Package
th
Apple iPad
th
Apple iWatch
th
FitBit HR
th
Spa Package
5 prize
6 prize
7 prize
8 prize
9 prize
th
10 prize
St. Luis Hotel Weekend
Tickets are on sale during all Masses.
Early Bird Drawings:
3-5-16 after 5:00 Mass $150 Kroger Gift Card
Bazaar Garage Sale
Start collecting your household items, appliances,
outdoor equipment, etc.
The garage sale donation trailer is located behind
the Community Center.
No Clothing or mattresses please!
Garage Sale Chair - Chris Macha 281-250-0748
Donation Chair – Dave Brittain – 281-343-8406
2016 Bazaar Chairs
Annette Shinsky-Hollis - 281-904-8553
Marsha Kreimeyer
- 281-744-9148
Mark Dulyunan
- 832-428-7935
MARCH 6, 2016
R. C. I. A. TESTIMONY
Q&A
Testimony for Tony Manna
What are the Scrutinies?
Scrutinies for the unbaptized Elect are rites meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective or sinful in their
hearts and to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright,
strong and good. They are celebrated to deliver them from
temptation and give them strength in Christ, since they
don’t yet have the graces of baptism.
As the baptized, we especially pray for them at this time
that they may encounter Christ, who is the living water,
the light of the world and the resurrection and the life.
Barely a year into my own entry into the Catholic church, I
was given the honor of sponsoring Tony Manna, as he started his own journey to rediscovering his Faith.
Have a question about RCIA?
When I first met Tony, I found him to be a soft-spoken, hard
-working man, who puts in six-day weeks and valued his
Sundays as his “family time.” The idea of worship struck
him as a “sacrifice” which took precious time away from his
wife and young son.
He was born into a Catholic family, but they didn’t practice
their faith regularly, so he was never baptized.
After first coming through the inquiry, Tony was convinced
it was time to get involved in the church “for the sake of his
son”. What a difference the Holy Spirit can make in just a
few months! He has been called into a closer relationship
with God. Now he has a better relationship with Christ for
his own sake, which in turn he says makes him a better father and husband.
After struggling for a time with reconciling worship time
and family time, it is a rare Sunday that Tony is not seated in
the front rows of the sanctuary!
The entire RCIA team has commented on Tony’s spiritual
growth; and while he has not changed his quiet ways, he has
become a confident advocate of Christ. He is much more
comfortable discussing his faith, and has already started witnessing to members of his immediate family, who are now
coming to him with questions!
It is with great confidence that I recommend Tony for initiation as a fully-practicing Catholic, and I look forward to welcoming him into our Family of faith.
John Labus
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MARCH 6, 2016
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.
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 preBaptism 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.
WEEKLY READINGS
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, April 1, 2016.
March 7, 2016 through March 13, 2016
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, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53
Sunday:
Is 43:16-21; Ps 126; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married
at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other month on the
second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register
by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday,
April 12, 2016.
Third Sunday of Lent: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34; Cor 5:1721; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
L ECTURAS S EMANAL
7 de marzo del 2016 al 13 de marzo del 2016
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:
Is 43:16-21; Sal 126 (125); Fil 3:8-14; Jn
8:1-11
ONLINE GIVING
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.
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Sal 34
(33); 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32
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MARCH 6, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(c) 2015 Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Reprinted by Permission.
Catholic Date Night
Friday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for Date Night the second Friday of every month at 7:00 PM in the
Community Center. If you have been looking for a way to get out for a nice evening
and share your faith with that special person in your life then this is the event you have been
looking for. This is also an evening to spend with old friends and to make new ones. If you are
new to the parish, Date Night is a great venue for connecting with your fellow parishioners. We will have excellent dinner, drinks fellowship, and an opportunity to learn and discuss the reasons we are Catholic. The cost is $10 per person
(pay at the door). Any and all adults are welcome. Dates are not necessary. This is just an opportunity to have a good
meal and a good time.
Free Child Care is Available IF you RSVP by Wednesday, March 9th.
RSVP at www.catholicdatenight.net
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MARCH 6, 2016
PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
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
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
Dr. Albert Romano
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
Karen Cromer
Linda Kasper
Sara Aguirre Alfaro
Martin (Marty) Stieb
Myriam Chavez
Evelyn Bartos
John Arroyo
Peter Bohmer
Kathleen Melancon
Brandon Vos
Matt Pici
Charlie Craig
Larry Duran
Fred Stratton
Jose Reymond Jaimes
Marilyn Nelson
Carolyn M. Norwood
Elmo Ordeneaux
Jeannine Scates
Mydra Pitre
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
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
Hilda Santibañez
Ashley Santibanez
Mary Cook
Lucy M. DeVilla
Servando Alfaro
Cynthia Ribaul
Lawrance Santiago
Doris Gijon
Doug Mewis
Robert Andrews
Lillian Campbell
Martin Riggs
Melquiades Martinez
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon:
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, Laura Mae Davidson, Albert Toncrey, Jan
Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn
Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo, Kien Hong
Phan, Deacon Frank Cromer, Jill Cutway, Anita
Rodriguez, Rafael Gijon, Morris Lee Voelkel,
Betty Goehring
St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!
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MARCH 6, 2016
F OURTH S UNDAY
OF
L ENT
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.
“You were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord” (Ephesians 5:8-14).).
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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