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CONTENTS
Pope Francis……………………………...................... 3
Ministerios en Español…….…..…………....……...….. 4
Papa Francisco……………………………………….. 5
Financial Peace Class / Comprehensive Bible Study…. 6
Frist Friday Organ Concert………....…………....……. 7
Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. 8
Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. 9
St. Theresa Parish Office
will be closed on
Monday, September 5, 2016
In observance of Labor Day.
Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 9
High School Faith Formation..…………………….......
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Blessings of Seeds and Seedlings….……..…………… 11
We will re-open
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… 12
Mass Schedule
6:45 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.
Parish contact information………………...................... 15
Mother Teresa Canonization…..…………….....…… 13
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
The St. Vincent DePaul Society office
will be closed Monday, September 5th
in observance of Labor Day Holiday.
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Monday—Friday
6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Miércoles (Español)
7:00 p.m.
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3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Sunday  Domingo
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Weekdays  Entre Semana
Monday-Friday: after each Mass
Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
(Miércoles 6:00 p.m. en Español)
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5:00 p.m. Anticipatory Sunday Mass
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7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español),
10:00 a.m., Noon,
2:00 p.m. (Español),
5:00 p.m.
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Pope Francis: Life is no video game, the goal of salvation is serious
2016-08-21 Vatican Radio
Pope Francis on Sunday said “life is not a video game or a soap opera; our life is serious and the goal to achieve is important: eternal
salvation.” Speaking to pilgrims gathered for the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, the Pope focused on the theme of eternal salvation and referred to the day’s Gospel reading in which a man asks Jesus how many people will be saved. “It doesn’t matter how
many,” the Pope noted, “but it is important that everyone knows which is the path that leads to salvation.” And the door to salvation
lies in Jesus, he said, and we can cross the threshold of God's mercy through love, and by overcoming pride, arrogance and sin.
Below, please find a Vatican Radio translation of the Pope’s Angelus address:
“Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
Today's Gospel passage invites us to meditate on the theme of salvation. The Evangelist Luke tells us that Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem and along the way is approached by a man who asks him this question: "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" (Luke
13:23). Jesus does not give a direct answer, but takes the discussion to another level, with suggestive language that at first, the disciples don’t understand: "Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter, but they will not succeed" (v.24 ). With the image of the door, He wants to explain to his listeners that it is not a question of numbers – how many people
will be saved. It doesn’t matter how many, but it is important that everyone knows which is the path that leads to salvation: the
door.
To go along this path, one must pass through a door. But where is the door? What is it like? Who is the door? Jesus himself is the
door (cf. Jn 10,9). He himself says it, ‘I am the door’ in John’s Gospel. He leads us in communion with the Father, where we find
love, understanding and protection. But why is this door narrow? One can ask. Why is it narrow? It is a narrow door not because it is
oppressive - no, but because it asks us to restrict and limit our pride and our fear, to open ourselves with humble and trusting heart to
Him, recognizing ourselves as sinners, in need of his forgiveness. For this, it is narrow: to contain our pride, which bloats us. The
door of God's mercy is narrow but always wide open, wide open for everyone! God has no favorites, but always welcomes everyone,
without distinction. A door, that is narrow to restrict our pride and our fear. Open because God welcomes us without distinction. And the salvation that He gives us is an unceasing flow of mercy…which breaks down every barrier and opens up surprising
perspectives of light and peace. The narrow but always open door: do not forget this. Narrow door, but always open. Jesus offers us
today, once again, a pressing invitation to go to him, to cross the threshold of a full life, reconciled and happy. He waits for each of
us, no matter what sin we have committed, no matter what! To embrace us, to offer us his forgiveness. He alone can transform our
hearts, He alone can give full meaning to our existence, giving us true joy. Upon entering the door of Jesus, the door of faith and of
the Gospel, we can leave behind worldly attitudes, bad habits, selfishness and the closing ourselves off. When there is contact with
the love and mercy of God, there is real change. And our life is illuminated by the light of the Holy Spirit: an inextinguishable light!”
Pope invites faithful to examine their consciences
“I’d like to make you a proposal,” the Pope said to the pilgrims in the square, and invited them to think in silence for a moment
about the things they have inside that prevent them from passing over the threshold: pride, arrogance, sin. “And then, let us think
about that other door, the one open to God’s mercy and He is waiting on the other side to forgive us,” Francis added.
“The Lord offers us many opportunities to save ourselves and to enter through the door of salvation,” the Pope continued. “This
door is an opportunity that must not be wasted: we must not make an academic discourse of salvation, as did the man who questioned
Jesus, but we must seize the opportunities for salvation. Because at a certain moment "the landlord got up and locked the
door" (v.25), as mentioned in the Gospel. But if God is good and loves us, why does he close the door - he will close the door at a
certain point? Because our life is not a video game or a soap opera; our life is serious and the goal to achieve is important: eternal
salvation. To the Virgin Mary, Door of Heaven, we ask help so that we seize the opportunities that the Lord gives us to cross the
threshold of faith and thus to enter into a wide road: it is the path of salvation that can accommodate all those who allow themselves
to love and be loved (it: si lasciano coinvolgere dall’amore). It is love which saves; the love that is already here on earth is a source
of happiness to those who, in meekness, patience and justice, forget themselves and give themselves to others, especially the weakest.”
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: Pase a la
oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de
lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma en el
vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un
ujier.
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rante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00
p.m. No necesita hacer reservación.
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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 prebautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la
clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de
dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes,
confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar
casado por la iglesia católica.
Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de
cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida
Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor
que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les
dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la
clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bautizaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la
oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-4941156 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La
Próxima clase es el, 11 de Septiembre a las
3:15 p.m.
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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 8 de
Septiembre del 2016 en el Salón FLC-A
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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 281-494-1156
de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
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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 comienzo del año
escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la
1:00 p.m.
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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.
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reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Para mayor Información por
favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-2772730.
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la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:009:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre.
Para mas información llame a Patria Herrero
281-277-2431.
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6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio
281-684-4235.
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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
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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
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: 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 832896-8289.
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: 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.
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llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina a
casa una semana? Regístrese después de
misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-6820626.
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Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con
Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime
Abreu 832-418-2287.
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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
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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.
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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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nunca se acaba. Esto es únicamente con el fin
de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan problemas con el alcohol. Para mas información
llame al Sr. Oscar Santaella al 832-359-4543
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reúne en el Salón: B9 cada Lunes por 15
semanas. Para más información con: Andrea
Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail:
[email protected]
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Tu necesitas un fin de semana del Encuentro
Matrimonial Mundial, ¡TE LO MERECES! La
experiencia del Fin de Semana del Encuentro
Matrimonial Mundial da a los matrimonios la
oportunidad de examinar sus vidas, revisar
como están en su relación de pareja y afianzar
su decisión de permanecer juntos.
Los próximos encuentros serán
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
Email: [email protected]
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Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquianos
a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha transformado la vida de muchas personas que
han participado en este retiro. La oportunidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes
la decisión de decirle SI al Señor.
Personas de contacto para
registraciones:
Raul Arancibia (832) 701-6247
Eugenio Gopar (832) 715-1799
Rocío Padilla (832) 573-3713
Elva Vargas (832) 748-3723
Rosalba Lara (832) 206-8331
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RITO DE INICIACION
CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS
(RICA)
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Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y
no has sido bautizado, o has sido
bautizado en otra comunidad de fe,
o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comunión, entonces RICA es para ti!
La próxima reunión de Iniciación
será el miércoles 31 de agosto del
2016 de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el
salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están estructurados para responder a tus preguntas acerca de la
Iglesia católica.
Póngase en contacto con:
Elsa Galindo al
713-534-7395 (durante el día)
Alejandro González al
832-519-3847
(después de las 4:00 pm.)
Si usted, su hijo o alguien a quien
usted conoce, tiene entre 7 y 16
años de edad, no haya sido bautizado o ha sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el proceso
de RICA propio para cada grupo de
diferentes edades. Las sesiones de
Iniciación son todos los miércoles
a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una
cita en la oficina al teléfono 281494-1156 para Registrar su Familia
y los Niños antes de atender la primera sesión.
El Papa en el Ángelus: ¡La Puerta de la misericordia de Dios esta abierta de par en
par para todos!
2016-08-21 Radio Vaticano
Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¡buenos días!
La hodierna página evangélica nos sugiere meditar sobre el tema de la salvación. El evangelista
Lucas narra que Jesús está de viaje hacia Jerusalén y durante el recorrido se le acerca uno que le
presenta esta pregunta: «Señor, ¿es verdad que son pocos los que se salvan?» (Lc 13,23). Jesús no
da una respuesta directa, sino coloca el debate a otro nivel, con un lenguaje sugestivo, que al
inicio tal vez los discípulos non entienden: «Traten de entrar por la puerta estrecha, porque les
aseguro que muchos querrán entrar y no lo conseguirán» (v. 24). Con la imagen de la puerta, Él
quiere hacer entender a sus espectadores que no es cuestión de número – cuantos se salvaran –,
no importa saber cuántos, sino es importante que todos sepan cuál es el camino que conduce a la
salvación: la puerta.
Este recorrido, este camino prevé que se atraviese una puerta. Pero, ¿Dónde está la puerta?
¿Cómo es la puerta? ¿Quién es la puerta? Jesús mismo es la puerta (Cfr. Jn 10,9): lo dice Él. “Yo
soy la puerta”, en el Evangelio de Juan; Él nos conduce a la comunión con el Padre, donde encontramos amor, comprensión y protección. Pero, ¿Por qué esta puerta es estrecha, se puede preguntar? ¿Por qué dice que es estrecha? Es una puerta estrecha no porque sea opresiva, no; sino porque nos exige restringir y contener nuestro orgullo y nuestro temor, para abrirnos con el corazón
humilde y confiado a Él, reconociéndonos pecadores, necesitados de su perdón. Por esto es estrecha: para contener nuestro orgullo, que nos hincha. ¡La puerta de la misericordia de Dios es estrecha pero siempre abierta de par en par para todos! Dios no tiene preferencias, sino recibe siempre
a todos, sin distinción. Una puerta, es decir, estrecha para restringir nuestro orgullo y nuestra
temor, abierta de par en par para que Dios nos reciba sin distinción. Y la salvación que Él nos
dona es un flujo incesante de misericordia: un flujo incesante de misericordia, que derriba toda
barrera y abre sorprendentes perspectivas de luz y de paz. La puerta estrecha pero siempre abierta: no olviden esto. Puerta estrecha, pero siempre abierta de par en par.
Jesús hoy nos dirige, una vez más, una urgente invitación a ir con Él, a atravesar la puerta de la
vida plena, reconciliada y feliz. Él nos espera a cada uno de nosotros, cualquier pecado hayamos
cometido, cualquier, para abrazarnos, para ofrecernos su perdón. Solo Él puede transformar nuestro corazón, solo Él puede dar sentido pleno a nuestra existencia, donándonos la alegría verdadera. Entrando por la puerta de Jesús, la puerta de la fe y del Evangelio, nosotros podremos salir de
las actitudes mundanas, de los malos hábitos, de los egoísmos y de las cerrazones. Cuando hay
contacto con el amor y la misericordia de Dios, hay auténtico cambio. Y nuestra vida es iluminada por la luz del Espíritu Santo: ¡una luz inextinguible! Quisiera hacerles una propuesta. Pensemos ahora, en silencio, un momento, en las cosas que tengo dentro de mí y que me impiden travesar la puerta: mi orgullo, mi soberbia, mis pecados. Y luego, pensemos en la puerta, aquella
abierta por la misericordia de Dios que de la otra parte nos espera para dar el perdón. Un momento, en silencio, pensemos en estas dos puertas.
El Señor nos ofrece tantas ocasiones para salvarnos y entrar a través de la puerta de la salvación.
Esta puerta es una ocasión que no se debe desperdiciar: no debemos hacer discursos académicos
sobre la salvación, como aquel que se había dirigido a Jesús, sino debemos aprovechar las ocasiones de la salvación. Porque a cierto momento «el dueño de casa se levantará y cerrará aquella
puerta» (v. 25), como nos lo ha recordado el Evangelio. Pero si Dios es bueno y nos ama, ¿Por
qué cierra la puerta, cerrará la puerta a cierto momento? Porque nuestra vida no es un videojuego
o una telenovela; nuestra vida es seria y el objetivo a alcanzar es importante: la salvación eterna.
A la Virgen María, Puerta del Cielo, pidámosle que nos ayude a aprovechar las ocasiones que el
Señor nos ofrece para atravesar la puerta de la de y entrar así en un largo camino: es el camino de
la salvación capaz de acoger a todos aquellos que se dejan involucrar por el amor. Es el amor que
salva, el amor que ya en la tierra es fuente de bienaventuranza de cuantos, en la benignidad, en la
paciencia y en la justicia, se olvidan de sí mismos y se donan a los demás, especialmente a los
más débiles.
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of
Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist.
The Eucharist is exposed in a special holder called a
monstrance. People are invited to pray and worship
Jesus in silence.
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7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Organist: Kevin Clarke
M u s ic o f Elg a r a n d
Mendelssohn
Our Emmaus chapel is located behind the Community Center and is open 24 hours a day all year
long. Every hour of every day someone is praying
for you and our parish.
Can you give Jesus an hour of your day? As Jesus
himself asked his apostles: “can you not stay awake
even one hour with me?”
Please consider signing up for an hour of adoration. Below are some hours in great need of adorers:
HOURS NEEDED
Monday - 12noon, 1pm
Tuesday - 2am, 12noon
First Friday
Reparation Vigil
Wednesday - 1am, 3am, 8am, 10am, 12noon, 1pm
Thursday - 1am, 2am, 5am, 8am, 5pm
Friday - 2am, 9am
Friday, September 2, 2016
Saturday - 11am, 2pm, 11pm
Sunday - 5am, 8am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm
Contact Rebecca Freeman at 281-844-4616 or
email her at [email protected] should you
have any questions.
9:00 p.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Consecration to the Sacred Heart
Holy Rosary
Talk to God.
He will listen to you.
This is a time for just you
and God.
Tell Him what is on your
mind. And remember,
to hear God…
you must listen first.
10:00 p.m.
Confession available
11:00 p.m.
Holy Mass with Gregorian chant
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During the CCE school year (Sept.-May)
classes are offered at the following times:
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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.
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.
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.
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and H.S. Faith Formation, Joseph
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[email protected]
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Questions or comments, please contact
Roland Millare, the director of Middle
School CCE, at
[email protected]
with any questions or if you’d like to get
involved!
Faith Formation kicks off Saturday, September 10th with out first Super Saturday.
Be on the lookout for a calendar and a
letter of explanation for this year’s format.
Middle School Faith Formation meets on
Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Building/School
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Families are always welcome to
homeschool their children. There
will be a meeting for all families that
will be homeschooling their middle
school aged children on Monday 12th
of September at 7:15 p.m. in the library on the 2nd floor of the school
building. Books will be provided for
homeschooling families at this time.
If you have any questions and/or not
able to attend this meeting, please
contact Roland Millare at [email protected].
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Passion of St. John the Baptist
6:45 a.m.  Rolando Sulit 
8:30 a.m.  Johnny Heitman
Monday, August 29, 2016
Tuesday, August 30
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Elisha Matthew
8:30 a.m.  Megan & Marian Bui
Tuesday, August 30
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Wednesday, August 31
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Pilar Mendoza 
8:30 a.m.  Celebrant Intentions
7:00 p.m.  Esperanza Zuniga
7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Talleres de Oracion y Vida, B9
Ensayo Coro Fraternidad
Bereavement Mtg. (St. Laurence)
Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel
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Online Giving
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$ 33,029
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Totals as of August 21, 2016
Wednesday, August 31
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
String Orchestra Rehearsal
Legion of Mary Mtg., B6
RCIA, FLC-A
RICA, B6
Adult Choir Rehearsal
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Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
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205,000
171,860
156,694
48,305
409 Participants
Thursday, September 1
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Celebrant Intentions 
8:30 a.m.  Celebrant Intentions
Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Jeff & Sheri Cass Family
8:30 a.m.  Vicenta Elias
Friday, September 2
Saturday, September 3
St. Gregory the Great
8:30 a.m.  Eric Parker
5:00 p.m.  Mildred Hedt
Saturday, September 3
Sunday, September 4
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m.  Pro-Life Intentions
8:00 a.m.  Holiver Blanco Sandi
10:00 a.m.  Club Unidad
12:00 p.m.  Anita & Celso Rodriguez
2:00 p.m.  Bartolo Castellanos
5:00 p.m.  Parish Family
Sunday, September 4
9:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Rosary Group, B6
Flos Cantum (Children’s choir)
Encuentro Matrimonial, B6
Carmelites Meeting
Catecismo y Biblia, B1/7
First Friday Vigil, Church
Legion of Mary, CCE
Rosary Group, B6
Bible Class, CC
RCIA Catechumens, FLC
RICA para Niños, B1/7
Jubilate Deo Rehearsal
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 consistently and bolster
your commitment to charity.
If you would like to begin online
giving, visit the link on our website
or call Diane Senger: 281-494-1156.
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available
two (2) months in advance only.
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Learn English Ministry
September will begin the 9th year of teaching conversational
English to adults. This year we are partnering with St. Thomas
Aquinas Catholic Church in Sugar Land in making these classes
available. Classes begin Monday, September 12th.
St. Theresa
Morning Classes
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Saturday s Only
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Blessings of Seeds & Seedlings
on Feast of the Nativity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Thomas Aquinas
Morning Classes:
9:00 am—10:30 am
Mon. & Wed.
Tues. & Thur.
Evening Classes:
7:00 pm—8:30 pm
Mon. & Wed.
We are in need of volunteers to teach English to the adults.
No teaching experience is needed.
If you can speak English, you can share your skill with other
adults. Each new volunteer is paired with an experienced
volunteer.
Contact Pat Fahy: 281-455-0998
Please bring seeds and seedlings to the
8:30 am Mass on
Thursday, September 8, 2016
to be blessed!
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 are: unbaptized, baptized in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has
never received your First Holy Communion, then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for you!
The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, August 31, 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 281-450-1400 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 community,
we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail
([email protected]) prior to attending your first session.
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Young Catholic Professionals National
Gala, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo serves
as keynote for the 3rd annual National
Gala on “Encountering the Beauty of
Faith” with YCP’s mission of
“working in witness for Christ.”
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Doors open at 6:30 pm
The Westin Oaks Houston at the
Galleria
5011 Westheimer at Post Oak
Houston, TX 77056
Tickets online: youngcatholicprofessionals.org/gala2016
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: 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.
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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.
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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,
October 7, 2016.
August 29, 2016 through September 4, 2016
Monday:
1 Cor 2:1-5; Mk 6:17-29
Tuesday:
1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday:
1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday:
1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11
Friday:
1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday:
1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday:
Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90; Phlm 9-10, 12-17;
Lk 14:25-33
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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, October 11, 2016.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sir 3:17-18,
20, 28-29; Ps 68; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14
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Lunes:
1 Cor 2:1-5; Mc 6:17-29
Martes:
1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lc 4:31-37
Miércoles:
1 Cor 3:1-9; Lc 4:38-44
Jueves:
1 Cor 3:18-23; Lc 5:1-11
Viernes:
1 Cor 4:1-5; Lc 5:33-39
Sábado:
1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lc 6:1-5
Domingo:
Sab 9:13-18b; Sal 90 (89); Flm 9-10, 1217; Lc 14:25-33
Vigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: Sir
3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Sal 68 (67); Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lc
14:1, 7-14
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: Submissions to the bulletin
are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Michelle Rivas at
[email protected] or FAX: 281-2421393.
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: Visit our parish website and click on the link to
sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an email will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone
with updated information about parish schedules, events, and
more. Sign up today!
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: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or
material donations for our pregnant women. Please contact
Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected]
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: Are you looking for a new way
to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of your
jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up with your
house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're still #1 in your
life... share a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend with
each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or on
-line at www.houstonme.org.
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month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Sunday, July 3,
2016 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church
and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life
Monument.
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: The nursery is open during the 8:00 a.m., 10:00
a.m. & Noon Sunday Mass. Children from 18 months to 4
years of age are welcome. No reservation is necessary. For
more information contact Andrea Ramsey at 281-725-0127.
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contact a member of our Pro-Life team (see page 15) or our
diocesan Project Rachel ministry coordinator, Julie Fritsch,
for confidential help (713-741-8728).
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The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9:00
p.m., monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion. Loving Embrace is a Catholic
educational support group for couples who have endured or
are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility.
The group provides support for coping with infertility and
explores resources, methods, and options that are morally
faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-9786716 or [email protected].
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am Mass in recognition of the Canonization of
Mother Teresa on her Feast Day. The Mass is
open to the pubic.
Monday, September 5, 2016
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
1111 St. Joseph Parkway
Houston, TX
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Please contact Cheryl Pospisil ([email protected]) with
any updates to the Military bulletin board in the narthex. This
includes adding new pictures or updating the information currently on the board. Photos (with accompanying descriptions)
can also be dropped off at the church office.
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, MC, will be canonized by Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sunday,
September 4th at 10:30 am (3:30 am CST)
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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.
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.
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon:
Fr. Roy Oggero
Margarita Iglesias
Dr. Albert Romano
Cathy See
Carlos Trejos
Bill Murray
Virginia Siwa
Gloria Ortiz
Maria Ewah
Maria Pimentel
Martha Kocich
Ilse Viteri
Adela Cuate
Adalberta M. De Tristan
Bernice Guess
JoAnn Duncan
Linda Patin
Rufus Segura
Joseph Stovall
Robert Byrd
Ann Neslony
Priscilla Ruiz
Julian Villarreal
Anola Lee
Cynthia Cantu
Theresa Ebarb
John Hallberg
Terri Giaimis
Pamela Montferrand
Carol Ann Barley
Larry Klaus
Janie Segura
Karen Cromer
Sara Aguirre Alfaro
Martin (Marty) Stieb
Myriam Chavez
Evelyn Bartos
John Arroyo
Peter Bohmer
Kathleen Melancon
Brandon Vos
Matt Pici
Charlie Craig
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
Enrique Barajas
Lillie Beserra
Mami Lopez
Matthew Cortes
Darlene Marshall
Danny Terral
Patricia Shannon
Regina Vogt
Daniele Smith
June & Wilma Narvacan
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
Juanita I Muniz
Balvino Renoj
Charlie McDonald
Chris Cromer
Jewel Truong
Paula Johnson
Bob Sullivent
Bob Roberts
Mary Cook
Lucy M. DeVilla
Servando Alfaro
Lawrance Santiago
Doris Gijon
Alberto Portillo
Robert Andrews
Lillian Campbell
Melquiades Martinez
Delia Dorman
Ana Daisy Valencia
Joyce Franklin
Isa Corridore
Bill Crosby
Cathy Mewis
Josefina Rivera
Brittany Dodson
Henrietta Pospisil
Sandra Aguilar
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, Curtis Osborne, Richard Beserra, Mildred Matocha, Joseph Tri Nguyen, Cynthia Ribaul,
Martin Riggs, Thomas Joseph, Harold Welsh, Dorothy Raska, Arthur Hauptman, Manuel Arce, Evelyn Stock, John Donart, Annabelle May Cabazas,
Bassey I. Bassey, Maria Lucio, Mildred Hedt, Robert Griesser, Octavia Mason, Caritina Huerramo,
Carolyn Michalek Norwood, Regina Vogt
Immaculate Queen of Peace, pray for us.
-Indulgence. 300 days
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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
God of might, giver of every good gift,
put into our hearts the love of your name,
so that, by deepening our sense of reverence,
you may nurture in us what is good
and, by your watchful care,
keep safe what you have nurtured.
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.
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles
himself will be exalted” (Luke 14).
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
1 - St. Theresa School
2 - Community Center
9 - CCE Conference Room
10 - Parish Office
3 - Emmaus Chapel
11 - Church
4 - Family Life Center/Gym
12 - Temporary Office
5 - Choir Room
13 - Li le Flower Chapel
6 - Youth Lounge
14 - Rooms (B1 - B11)
7 - St. Catherine Room (Rm A)
15 - St. Vincent de Paul
8 - St. Thomas More Room (Rm B) 16 - Knights of Columbus
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