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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent 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 29, 2015 CONTENTS Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 8, 2015 Pope Francis………………..…...………....………… 3 Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. 4 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the Patroness of the United States. Her feast day is a special day of prayer and intercession for our nation. December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation for the United States. Mañanitas a la Virgen de Guadalupe……..……...… 5 Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. 6 St. Vincent De Paul Monthly Report…………...….. 7 Faith Formation/School...…………....……………… Mass Schedule 8 Mass Intentions……………………………………….. 9 Monday, December 7 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass (English) Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. 9 First Friday Vigil……………………………………... 10 Christmas With the Strings Concert……....……….. 11 Tuesday, December 8 6:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..………… 12 Advent Mission……..……………………………….. 13 Parish contact information……………….............. 15 7:30 p.m. (Bi-Lingual) 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 29, 2015 Pope: The greatest glory is God, everything else fades away 2015-11-13 (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis said God is the greatest glory and warned believers against the temptation to deify earthly things and even to idolize our habits. Instead, he said, we should be looking beyond these things to the transcendent, to God the creator, whose glory never fades. The Pope’s words came during his homily at his Mass on Friday (13th November) celebrated at the Santa Marta residence. Pope Francis reflected in his homily on God’s eternal glory and said there are two dangers that undermine believers: the temptation to deify our earthly things and even to idolize our habits, as if all this were lasting forever. Instead, he said, God is the greatest glory and this is made clear in the psalms where we read how “The heavens declare the Glory of God.” The problem, said the Pope, is that humans often bow down before things whose splendour is only a reflection that will be extinguished one day - or worse still they become devoted to even more fleeting pleasures. Attached to the beauty of the here and now Pope Francis warned about the “error” of many people who, he said, are incapable of looking beyond the beauty of earthly things towards the transcendent, describing this attitude as the idolatry of immanence. “They are attached to this idolatry: they are astonished by the power and energy (of these things). They haven’t thought about how much greater is their sovereign because He created them, He who is the origin and the author of this beauty. It’s an idolatry to gaze at all these beautiful things without believing that they will fade away. And the fading too has its beauty… And this idolatry of being attached to the beauty of the here and now, without (a sense of) the transcendence, we all run the risk of having that. It’s the idolatry of immanence. We believe that these things are almost gods and they will last forever. We forget about that fading away.” The other trap or idolatry into which many people fall, warned the Pope, is that of our daily habits which make our hearts deaf. He said Jesus illustrated this when he described the men and woman during the time of Noah or Sodom who ate and drank and got married without caring about anything else until the flood came or the Lord rained down burning sulphur. “Everything is according to habit. Life is like that: We live in this way, without thinking about the end of this way of living. This too is an idolatry: to be attached to our habits, without thinking that this will come to an end. But the Church makes us look at the end of these things. Even our habits can be thought of as gods. The idolatry? Life is like this and we go forward in this way… And just as this beauty will finish in another (kind of) beauty, our habits will finish in an eternity, in another (kind of) habit. But there is God!” Look at the glory that doesn’t fade Pope Francis went on to urge his listeners to direct their gaze always beyond towards the one God who is beyond “the end of created things” so as not to repeat the fatal error of looking back, as Lot’s wife did. We must be certain, he stressed, that if life is beautiful then its end will be just as beautiful as well. “We believers are not people who look back, who yield, but people who always go forward.” We must always go forward in this life, looking at the beautiful things and with the habits that we all have but without deifying them. They will end. Be they these small beauties, which reflect a bigger beauty, our own habits for surviving in the eternal song, contemplating the glory of God.” 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 29, 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 29, 2015 El Santo Padre presidirá la Concelebración Eucarística en la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 2015-11-19 Radio Vaticana Por segundo año consecutivo el Papa Francisco presidirá la Concelebración Eucarística ante el altar de la Cátedra de Pedro en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe, Patrona de México y de América Latina. MAÑANITAS A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE Sábado, 12 de diciembre Otro signo de la filial devoción del Papa Francisco hacia “la morenita”, tal como se lee en el comunicado de prensa de la Pontifica Comisión para América Latina, que tendrá lugar cuatro días después de la solemne inauguración del Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia en la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción. “El Santo Padre quiere confiar a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Madre de Misericordia, la realización de este Año Santo en el Continente americano”, prosigue el comunicado, que además informa que dicha Concelebración podría ser un momento importante y significativo en el camino de preparación del Viaje Apostólico del Papa Francisco a México. 4:30 a.m. – El Santo Rosario en la iglesia 5:00 a.m. – Las Mañanitas con el Mariachi Imperial en la Iglesia 5:30 a.m. – La Santa Misa con música de mariachi 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Habra mas música del mariachi y un desayuno en el Centro Comunitario Después del desayuno habrá la limpieza. Gracias por su cooperación. 5 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 ANUNCIOS Continua de la pagina 4... 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 713534-7395. 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. LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-3966071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. 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 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. ATENCION JUNTA OBLIGATORIA El jueves 10 de diciembre tendremos una junta de todos los Ministerios Hispanos a las 7:00 p.m. en el salón B 1/7. Es obligatorio que un representante de cada grupo asista a esta junta. Para mas información, llame a el Diacono Gilbert. ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: Santo Tomas cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: [email protected] 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 281240-7938. MISIÓN DE ADVIENTO Santa Teresa Sugar Land, TX lunes 30 de noviembre y 1 y 2 de diciembre del 2015 a las 7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia 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 Están todos invitados! La Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción Un día de precepto Horario de la Santa Misa Lunes, 7 de diciembre 5:30 p.m. en Ingles Martes, 8 de diciembre 6:45 a.m. (Ingles) 8:30 a.m. (Ingles) 12:10 p.m. (Ingles) 4:30 p.m. (Ingles) 7:30 p.m. Bilingüe 6 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS SVDP Report for October 2015 Utilities Housing assistance Food Pantry Office Supplies Health Assistance Gift Certificate Total $ 3,349.00 $ 1,777.00 $ 4,014.00 $ 162.00 $ 658.00 $ 400.00 $10,360.00 Clients served 798 Bags of food 484 Volunteers 91 Ministry to the Poor Sunday collection for October was $10,669.00. 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 Gathering Place and Creative Minds Day Care. Coping with Grief Through the Holidays Tuesday December 8 6:30 – 8:30 pm H.E. B. Grocery Store is very generous in there continued support for the Food Pantry. Holidays and holy days are times to gather with family &friends. If you have suffered the loss - of a loved one, the holidays can be filled with sorrow and grief. You may feel as though everyone has joy but you. Grief can be raw during the holidays. Our pantry is seeing an increase in the demand for Toilet paper, Feminine hygiene products, Laundry detergent, and pampers for new borns 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. Join the Grief Support Ministry for a two-hour session: Tuesday, Dec 8 from 6:30-8:30 in the Family Life Center, St. Catherine Room at St. Theresa's Catholic Church Thank you All are welcome to bring a friend or refer a relative, friend or co-worker who might be experiencing the pain of grief. These sessions are free and are open to everyone, Catholic or non-Catholic. The session will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church – Family Life Center, St. Catherine Room! For information/registration/ directions, please contact Sandy Barber by phone at 281633-9090 or email – [email protected] SVDP Staff 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! 7 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 FAITH FORMATION ELMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH During the CCE school year (Sept. — May), classes are offered at the following times: MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY 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. 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. 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. 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 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. No High School Faith Formation Night tonight 11/29/2015. 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, December 2, 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 10... 8 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASS SCHEDULE PARISH EVENTS Monday, November 30, 2015 St. Andrew 6:45 a.m. Raul Contreras Garcia & Ronnie Waters 8:30 a.m. Raymond Silvas III Monday, November 30, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad Tuesday, December 1 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Elvin Kocich & Al Ewer 8:30 a.m. Floryan E. Drygalski & Dolores Marie M. Drygalski Tuesday, December 1 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 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, December 2 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Patty Ruth Linbeck 8:30 a.m. All The souls Wednesday, December 2 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 5:30 p.m. St. Theresa String Orchestra Rehearsal, Music Room 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, December 3 St. Francis Xavier 6:45 a.m. Jessie V. Pavlicek 8:30 a.m. Eric Parker Friday, December 4 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Julie Rivera 8:30 a.m. John Curiale Thursday, December 3 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 Saturday, December 5 Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Thomas, Teresa & Anna Nguyen 5:00 p.m. Johnny Heitman Friday, December 4 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 Sunday, December 6 Second Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. Club Unidad 8:00 a.m. Fr. Reynolds Mother 10:00 a.m. Addie Hamilton 12:00 p.m. Parish Family 2:00 p.m. Enrique Iglesias 5:00 p.m. Pro Life Intentions Sunday, December 6 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 Saturday, December 5 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only. 9 S UNDAY O FFERTORY November 22nd Offering will be on next weeks bulletin. DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of November 15, 2015 Goal Pledged Payments Payments Due $ 199,000 $ 162,445 $ 152,368 $ 46,632 465 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. Diocesan Services Fund of 2015 The support of our parish for the Diocesan Services Fund helps provide services, evangelization, and outreach to the greater Houston community as well as to those in our area. If you have not yet pledged to this year’s Diocesan Services Fund, please do at www.SugarLandCatholic.com There are over 60 ministries in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston that depend upon the support of generous parishioners like you. ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 FIRST FRIDAY REPARATION VIGIL Q&A Friday, December 4, 2015 9:00 p.m.—Midnight I could never be a RCIA sponsor, I’m too busy. 9:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Rosary Consecration to the Sacred Heart Consecration to the Immaculate Heart 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. 10:00 p.m. 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. Confession available 11:00 p.m. Holy Mass with Gregorian chant Have a question about RCIA? Email: [email protected] 10 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 11 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 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. 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. WEEKLY READINGS 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 Friday, December 4, 2015. November 30 through December 6, 2015 Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 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, December 8, 2015. First Sunday of Advent: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 L ECTURAS S EMANAL 30 de noviembre al 6 de diciembre del 2015 Lunes: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Martes: Is 11:1-10; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Viernes: Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35—10:1, 6-8 Domingo: Bar 5:1-9; Salmo 125; Fil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lc 3:1-6 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. Primer Domingo de Adviento: Jer 33:14-16; Sal 25 (24); 1 Tes 3:12 — 4:2; Lc 21:2528, 34-36 www.SugarLandCatholic.com 12 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 ADVENT MISSION 13 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 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 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; Kien Hong Phan, Deacon Frank Cromer, Jill Cutway St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us! 14 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 29, 2015 F IRST S UNDAY OF A DVENT Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom. 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. “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life” (Luke 21). St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498 15