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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Solemnity of Christ the King
S T.
T HERESA
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R C H D I O C E S E
O F
G
A L V E S T O N
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
P ARISH
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O U S T O N
705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD
 SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM
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281-494-1156
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
CONTENTS
Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2015
Deacon Frank Cromer……..…...…….………….….. 3
“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”
Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. 4
(Psalm 102:1-2).
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception……...….. 7
Papa Francisco…....……….…...….….…………...… 5
Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. 6
“Eucharist” means “thanksgiving.” What better
way to offer our thanks to God than by our
participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass?
Faith Formation/School...…………....………………
8
Mass Intentions……………………………………….. 9
Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. 9
On Thanksgiving Day, the Holy
Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m.
at the main altar.
DSF……………………………..……………………... 10
Announcements……..……………………………….. 11
Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..…………
There will be no other Masses or confessions at
St. Theresa’s on November 26.
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Announcements……..……………………………….. 13
Parish contact information……………….............. 15
The Parish Office will be closed Thursday,
November 26 & Friday, November 27 due
to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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.
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7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español),
10:00 a.m., Noon,
2:00 p.m. (Español),
5:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
DEACON FRANK P. CROMER
1937-2015
Deacon Frank Patrick Cromer, 78,
died on November 13. Born in 1937
near Mound City, Kansas, he was
raised Catholic along with his twin
brother, Arthur, and six brothers and
sisters on their family farm. He is survived by his wife and love of his life,
Karen Leigh Cromer, to whom he was
married for 55 years. Together, they
have three children, John, CloAnn and Chris. Additionally,
they were blessed with seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren (with two more on the way). In this time of tremendous loss, please keep in your personal prayer intentions
the family of Deacon Frank, for whom this sudden death has
been, and will continue to be, particularly painful.
In 1960, Frank graduated from the University of Kansas with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Business. For almost 40 years,
Frank was an employee of Phillips Petroleum Company and
lived throughout the United States with his family, meeting
new friends everywhere along the way.
In 1975, he entered diaconal training at St. Mary's Seminary in
Houston, TX and was ordained May 28, 1978 for the Diocese
of Galveston-Houston. He served at St. Francis de Sales
Church in Houston, TX and then at St. Theresa in Sugar Land,
TX. St. Theresa’s owes much of its health and growth to the
passion and dedication of Deacon Frank. Faithful to his vocation to married life and the Diaconate, he has been an exemplary model of servant leadership and evangelical zeal. In lieu
of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, the family
requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Frank P.
Cromer's name be directed here to St. Theresa Catholic
Church in Sugar Land.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon him. Through the mercy of God, may he rest in
peace.
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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 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 22, 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.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Homilía del Papa: Evitar las tentaciones de una vida mundana
2015-11-17 Radio Vaticana
Atentos a la mundanidad que nos “lleva a la doble vida”. Es la admonición que hizo el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la
Misa matutina celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta. El Pontífice reafirmó que, para custodiar la identidad cristiana, es necesario ser coherentes y evitar las tentaciones de una vida mundana.
El anciano Eleazar “no permite que el espíritu de la mundanidad” lo debilite y prefiere morir, antes que rendirse a la apostasía del “pensamiento único”. El Papa Bergoglio se inspiró en la primera lectura, tomada del segundo libro de los Macabeos, para advertir nuevamente a los cristianos acerca de las tentaciones de la vida mundana. Eleazar, ya con 90 años, no
aceptó comer carne de cerdo como le pedían también sus “amigos mundanos” preocupados por salvarle la vida. Y observó
que este anciano mantuvo su dignidad “con aquella nobleza” que le venía “de una vida coherente”, que va al martirio y da
testimonio”.
La mundanidad nos aleja de la coherencia de la vida cristiana
“La mundanidad espiritual nos aleja de la vida coherente – refirmó el Santo Padre – nos hace incoherentes”, uno “finge ser
así” pero vive “de otra manera”. Y la mundanidad – añadió – “es difícil conocerla desde el inicio porque es como la carcoma que lentamente destruye, degrada la tela y después esa tela se vuelve inservible” y el hombre que “se deja llevar adelante por la mundanidad, pierde su identidad cristiana”:
“La carcoma de la mundanidad ha arruinado su identidad cristiana, es incapaz de coherencia. ‘Oh, yo soy tan católico,
Padre, yo voy a Misa todos los domingos, tan católico’. Y después vas a trabajar, a realizar tu profesión: Pero si tú me compras esto, hacemos este tráfico de influencias y tú recibes el soborno’. Esta no es coherencia de vida, ésta es mundanidad,
para dar un ejemplo. La mundanidad te conduce a la doble vida, a la que aparece y a la que es verdadera, y te aleja de
Dios y destruye tu identidad cristiana”.
Pedir al Señor apoyo contra las tentaciones mundanas
Por esto – prosiguió explicando el Papa – Jesús es “tan fuerte” cuando pide al Padre que salve a los discípulos del espíritu
mundano, “que destruye la identidad cristiana”. Un ejemplo de bastión contra este espíritu es precisamente Eleazar que
piensa en los jóvenes que si hubieran cedido al espíritu mundano, se habrían perdido por su culpa:
“El espíritu cristiano, la identidad cristiana, jamás es egoísta, siempre trata de cuidar con la propia coherencia, cuidar, evitar el escándalo, cuidar a los demás, dar un buen ejemplo. ‘Pero no es fácil, Padre, vivir en este mundo, donde las tentaciones son tantas, y el truco de la doble vida nos tienta todos los días, no es fácil’. Para nosotros no sólo no es fácil, es imposible. Sólo Él es capaz de hacerlo. Y por esto hemos rezado en el Salmo: ‘El Señor me sostiene’. Nuestro apoyo contra la
mundanidad que destruye nuestra identidad cristiana, que nos lleva a la doble vida, es el Señor”.
Tener el coraje de llevar adelante la identidad cristiana
El Señor es el único que puede salvarnos – dijo nuevamente el Santo Padre – y nuestra oración humilde será: “Señor, soy
pecador, verdaderamente, todos lo somos, pero te pido tu apoyo, dame tu apoyo para que, por una parte, no finja ser cristiano y, por otra, viva como un pagano, como mundano”:
“Si ustedes tienen hoy un poco de tiempo, tomen la Biblia, el segundo libro de los Macabeos, capítulo sexto, y lean esta
historia de Eleazar. Les hará bien, les dará valor para ser ejemplo para todos y también les dará fuerza y apoyo para llevar
adelante la identidad cristiana, sin componendas, sin doble vida”.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
ANUNCIOS
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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 7:008:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al
713-534-7395.
MAÑANITAS
A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
Sábado, 12 de diciembre
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 281-6820626.
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.
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 281277-5776.
 4:30 a.m. – El Santo Rosario en la iglesia
 5:00 a.m. – Las Mañanitas con el Maria-
chi Imperial en la Iglesia
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]
 5:30 a.m. – La Santa Misa con música de
mariachi
 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Habra mas música
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.
del mariachi y un desayuno en el
Centro Comunitario
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
Después del desayuno habrá la limpieza.
Gracias por su cooperación.
SHARING SUNDAY
MISIÓN DE ADVIENTO
PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD
Santa Teresa
Sugar Land, TX
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.
Para mas información, llame a St. Vicente de Paul al
281-242-9149
30 de noviembre y 1 a 2 de diciembre del 2015
Tema General
La familia en el corazón de Jesucristo
Están todos invitados!
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coping with Grief Through the
Holidays
Solemnity of
the Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2015
Tuesday December 8
6:30 – 8:30 pm
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 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.
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
Mass Schedule
We will feature video interviews with specialists in grief
counseling who will offer tools in dealing with expectations of family and friends during these most difficult
times. We will share experiences in navigating the first
year, as well as subsequent years, following the death of
a loved one. 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!
Monday, December 7
5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
(English)
Tuesday, December 8
6:45 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
For information/registration/ directions, please contact
Sandy Barber by phone at 281-633-9090 or email –
[email protected]
7:00 p.m. (Bi-Lingual)
ARCHDIOCESAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY WEDDING
JUBLIEE MASS
Holy Family Catholic Church will have a
Healing Mass with Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate
the silver wedding anniversary mass for those who are
commemorating their 25th Anniversary years of married
life. Couples must register in order to attend. For more
information, please call Family Life Ministry at (713)
741-8730.
Holy Family Chapel, 1510 Fifth St., Missouri City
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We all need healing of body, mind, soul and spirit.
Come pray with us and for one another.
This year’s mass will be held on Sunday, November 29,
2015, 3:00 pm, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway in Houston.
Watch the bulletin for dates of the Monthly Healing
Masses at Holy Family
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NOVEMBER 22, 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 11/22/2015.
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!
No Inquiry Thanksgiving Week
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.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, November 23, 2015
Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro
6:45 a.m.  George Morales Sr.
8:30 a.m.  Ann Curiale
Tuesday, November 24
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
6:45 a.m.  Bruce Buckles &
John Heitman
8:30 a.m.  Chacon Rico Deceased Family
Wednesday, November 25
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Franklin E. Pavlicek
8:30 a.m.  Alois Goehring
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Day
10:00 a.m.  Parish Family
Friday, November 27
6:45 a.m.  Albertson Toncrey
8:30 a.m.  Johnny Heitman
Saturday, November 28
8:30 a.m.  Teresa Nguyen
5:00 p.m.  Alois Goehring
Sunday, November 29
First Sunday of Advent
7:00 a.m.  All Souls in Purgatory
8:00 a.m.  Leonard Minota Escobar
10:00 a.m.  Eloy Rivera
12:00 p.m.  Joanne Cummings
2:00 p.m.  Parish Family
5:00 p.m.  All Souls in Purgatory
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, November 23, 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, November 24
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 25
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, November 26
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
S UNDAY O FFERTORY
November 15, 2015
Online Giving
Total
$ 32,471
$ 5,220
$ 37,691
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.
Friday, November 27
7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5
Saturday, November 28
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, November 29
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
One may request Mass intentions by visiting
the parish office during regular business hours.
Mass intentions are available two (2) months in
advance only.
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,
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Court St. Theresa of Lisieux is looking for
new members. We meet on the fourth (4th)
Monday of the month. Our meeting is November 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Basil Hall
(across the street from St. Theresa Church).
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.
The Catholic Daughters recently celebrated Make a Difference Day by packing and gift-wrapping 124 shoe
boxes for the seafarers who come into the Port of Houston. This is one of the annual projects that the court
does each November.
Teaching, Evangelization, and Worship
Ministries charged with this mission administer the largest private school system in Texas and sustain numerous
religious education programs serving more than 100,000
people of all ages. They also promote the Catholic faith,
reach out to other faiths, advocate for social justice and
support liturgical and musical ministries throughout the
Archdiocese.
Ministering to the Poor, the Sick, and the Incarcerated
Answering the call to serve the least among us, these
ministries bring pastoral and sacramental aid to the disadvantaged, the disabled, and those who are most in
need of God’s healing grace. Whether comforting refugees or battered women, those confined to a prison cell
or hospital bed, they show compassion to those in the
margins of our society.
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!
Promoting, Preparing and Supporting the Clergy
Vocational ministries address the full range of support for
the clergy from the beginning stages of discernment to
retirement. These ministries offer education and formation of men for the priesthood and permanent diaconate as well as provide direct sacramental and pastoral
care, spiritual direction, and fraternal support as they
carry out their ministries.
SHARING SUNDAY
CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM
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.
Nurturing and Strengthening Families
Family ministries nurture the most basic core unit of
Christian life by caring for human and spiritual needs of
family members. These range from the spiritual formation
of young people at different ages of development to
providing dignified care for the elderly. These ministries
also address the needs of different ethnic constituencies
and respect for the sanctity of life.
Sharing Sunday will be on December 12 & 13- please
bring unwrapped gifts to Mass along with the purple tag
attached. We will also need help moving the gifts from
the church to the family life center after each Mass.
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.
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NOVEMBER 22, 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.
CELEBRATION FOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Saturday, December 12, 2015
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!
GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary
or material donations for our pregnant women. Contact
Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected]
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Are you looking for a new way
 4:30 a.m. – Holy Rosary in the church
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.
 5:00 a.m. – Serenade (Las Mañanitas) to Our Lady
with Mariachi music in the church
 5:30 a.m. – Mass with mariachi music in the
church
 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast and more mariachi Music will follow in the
Community
Center.
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa
at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business,"
Leader: Deacon Don Senger. 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.
After the breakfast, we ask all to help clean.
Thank you for your cooperation.
MONTHLY MASSES AT CARE-GIVING FACILITIES
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each
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 December 2015
These masses 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, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent,
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.
Monday, December 7 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s
Sugar Land Hospital, 1317 Lake Point Parkway
Wednesday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Sugar Land
Health Care Center: 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.
Wednesday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Atria,
1401 Soldiers Field
ST. THERESA’S MOMS’ GROUP: Mothers and children
Monday, December 21 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s
Sugar Land Hospital, 1317 Lake Point Parkway
welcome! We meet every Wednesday morning. Location
to be determined. Contact Sarah Schimpf at 703-7288802 or [email protected] for more information.
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NOVEMBER 22, 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. & Mrs. Tuan Nguyen and Family
Ms. Maria Hernandez
Mr. Humberto Navarro & Mrs. Esmeralda Salgado and
Family
Mrs. Diana Bui and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Julio Guzman and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Owo and Family
WEEKLY READINGS
November 23 through November 29, 2015
Monday:
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday:
Dn 2:31-45; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28;
Lk 21:12-19
Thursday:
Sir 50:22- 24; Ps 145; 1 Cor 1:3-9;
Lk 17:11-19
Friday:
Dn 7:2-14; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday:
Dn 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday:
Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2;
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
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.
Solemnity of Christ the King:
Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
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
23 de noviembre al 29 de noviembre del 2015
Lunes:
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Lc 21:1-4
Martes:
Dn 2:31-45; Lc 21:5-11
Miércoles:
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28;
Lc 21:12-19
Jueves:
Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144); 1 Cor 1:3-9;
Lc 17:11-19
Viernes:
Dn 7:2-14; Lc 21:29-33
Sábado:
Dn 7:15-27; Lc 21:34-36
Domingo:
Jer 33:14-16; Sal 25 (24); 1 Tes 3:12 —
4:2; Lc 21:25-28, 34-36
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.
Solemnidad de Cristo Rey:
Dn 7:13-14; Sal 93 (92); Apo 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
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NOVEMBER 22, 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.
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
Q&A
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]
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NOVEMBER 22, 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!
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
T HE S OLEMNITY OF O UR L ORD J ESUS
C HRIST , K ING OF THE U NIVERSE
Almighty ever-living God,
whose will is to restore all things
in your beloved Son, the King of the universe,
grant, we pray,
that the whole creation set free from slavery,
may render your majesty service
and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.
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
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