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ST. THERESA CATHOLICTCHIRTY
HURCH
-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 15, 2015
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD
 SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM
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281-494-1156
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
CONTENTS
Pope Francis………………..…...…….………….….. 3
Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. 4
Papa Francisco…....……….…...….….…………...… 5
SUGAR CANES
Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. 6
The Sugar Canes regular monthly meeting is this
Wednesday, November 18, 2015. We meet at our
Parish Community Center at 11:30 a.m.
RCIA Testimony…………………….…………….….. 7
We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers,
age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third
Wednesday each month - same place - same time.
Faith Formation/School...…………....………………
Instead of our usual brown bag lunch, we will enjoy
a catered Thanksgiving meal. Cost—$11 per person.
Coffee, Ice Tea, Water and Desserts are provided.
Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. 9
Happy Thanksgiving to our Priests, Deacons and
Parish Family.
Announcements……..……………………………….. 11
God Bless. Information 281-491-4027
Middle School Ministry……………..……………….. 13
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Mass Intentions……………………………………….. 9
St. Theresa Catholic School Book Drive….………... 10
Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..…………
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Parish contact information……………….............. 15
SHARING SUNDAY— PURPLE TAG NIGHT
Purple Tag Night will be Friday, December 4, 2015 in
the Family Life Center room B at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers
are needed to help prepare tree tags. Come and join
us!
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
M ASS AND C ONFESSION S CHEDULE
WEEKDAYS  ENTRE SEMANA
CONFESSION
SATURDAY  SÁBADO
Monday—Friday
6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Saturday  Sábado
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass
Sunday  Domingo
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
SUNDAY  DOMINGO
Weekdays  Entre Semana
Monday-Friday: after each Mass
Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
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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.
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
Pope: Church is called to serve, not to be served
2015-11-6 Vatican Radio
Pope Francis developed his homily based on two images of servants presented in the readings from the day’s liturgy. First,
he presented the figure of Saint Paul “who gave himself completely to service, always” such that he ended up in Rome
betrayed by those who were close to him, and “condemned.” Where did this greatness of the Apostles come from? the
Pope asked. It came from Jesus Christ, and Saint Paul “boasts of serving Him, of being chosen, of having the strength of the
Holy Spirit.”
The Christian is called to serve, not to be served
He was the servant who served, the Pope said, “he ministered, laying the foundation, that is, announcing Jesus Christ” and
“he never stopped to take advantage of his position, of his authority, of being served. He was a minister, a servant in order
to serve, not to be served.”
“I tell you how much joy I have,” Pope Francis said, “what moves me, when in this Mass some priests come up and greet
me: ‘O Father, I have come here to find my own people, because for forty years I have been a missionary in the Amazon.’
Or a sister who says, ‘No, I have worked for thirty years in a hospital in Africa.’ Or when I find a little sister who for thirty,
forty years is working in the department of the hospital with the disabled, always smiling. This is called ‘serving,’ this is the
joy of the Church: going out to others, always; going out to others and giving life. This is what Paul did: serving.”
“No to climbers, attached to money, in the Church”
In the Gospel, the Pope said, the Lord shows us the image of another servant, “who instead of serving others is served by
them.” He continued, “We have read what this servant did, how he acted with shrewdness, in order to remain in his position.”
“In the Church, too, there are these kinds of people, who instead of serving, of thinking of others, of laying the foundations,
are served by the Church: ‘climbers,’ those who are attached to money. And how many priests and Bishops like this have
we seen? It’s sad to speak of it, isn’t it? The radical character of the Gospel, of the call of Jesus Christ: to serve, to be at the
service [of others], of not stopping for oneself, going out to others always, being forgetful of oneself. And the comfort of the
state: I have reached a certain state and I live comfortably, without integrity, like those Pharisees Jesus spoke about, who
go out into the public square to be seen by others.”
A Church that does not serves becomes a business-like Church
The Pope described “two images of Christians, two images of priests, two images of sisters.” And Jesus, he said, “makes us
see this model in Paul, this Church that never stops” that “always goes forward and shows us the path.”
“Instead, when the Church is tepid, closed in on itself, businesslike, it cannot be said to be a Church that serves, that is at
the service [of others], but rather [it must be said] that it is using others. May the Lord give us the grace He gave to Paul,
that point of pride of always going forward, always, renouncing, time and again, its own comfort; and may He save us
from temptations, from those temptations which at their base are temptations to a double life: I see myself as a minister,
that is, as one who serves, but at the base I am served by others.”
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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 15, 2015
PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO
EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que
deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en
la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invitados a asistir un seminario de preparación matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio
para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no
están casados y para las parejas que
están casadas civilmente o que viven
juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llamando al 281-494-1156.
El seminario se celebra cada otro
mes, el segundo jueves de mes.
El próximo seminario será el Jueves
14 de enero del 2016 en el Salón
FLC-A.
CATEQUESIS: Nuestro Catecismo en
español se ofrece de Septiembre a
Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a 11:00
a.m. para grados de Kinder al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso continuo de evangelicacion, educación,
formación y conversión que dura
toda la vida.
Para mas información por favor llame
a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a
viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00
a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para niños que desean la formación para
recibir los Sacramentos de Primera
Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con su catequesis. Los niños
deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al
comenzó del año escolar (1 de septiembre). Las clases son un domingo
al mes a la 1:00 de la tarde.
El 9 y 10 de diciembre a las 6:30pm
tendremos las primeras confesiones
para los niños que se están preparando para la Primera Comunión.
CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico
es para padres de niño que asisten a
catequesis por primera vez y desean
prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconciliación y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a
las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario
de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente. La tercer clase se llevara acabo el Martes 1
de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m.
GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN
Y APOSTOLADO
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se
reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el
edificio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas
al 281-277-2730.
CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves
de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de
Septiembre. Para mas información
llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431.
CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: Este grupo esta
abierto a la comunidad, se reúne los
domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235.
CORO FRATERNIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA
VIRGEN MARIA: El coro práctica los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa
del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00
p.m. Para mas información llame a
Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261.
ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne los
domingos después de Misa de 8:00
a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo).
Para mas información llame a el Sr.
Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651
DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El
primer viernes de mes en la capilla de
la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o
Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289.
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No se puede dar culto a Dios y causar daño a los pobres, o anteponer al amor a Dios el propio interés, dijo el Papa en el
Ángelus
2015-11-8 Radio Vaticana
Queridos hermanos y hermanas ¡buenos días, con este lindo sol!
El episodio del Evangelio de este domingo se compone de dos partes: en una se describe cómo no deben ser los seguidores de Cristo; en la otra, se propone un ideal ejemplar de cristiano.
Comencemos por la primera, qué cosa no tenemos que hacer: en la primera parte, Jesús señala en los escribas, maestros
de la ley, tres defectos que se manifiestan en su estilo de vida: soberbia, avidez e hipocresía. A ellos «les gusta pasearse
con largas vestiduras, ser saludados en las plazas y ocupar los primeros asientos en las sinagogas y los banquetes» (Mc
12,38-39). Pero, bajo apariencias tan solemnes, se esconden falsedad e injusticia. Mientras se pavonean en público, usan
su autoridad – así dice Jesús - para «devorar los bienes de las viudas» (cfr v 40), a las que se consideraba, junto con los
huérfanos y los extranjeros, como a las personas más indefensas y desamparadas. En fin, los escribas – dice Jesús «fingen hacer largas oraciones» (v 40).
También hoy existe el riesgo de asumir estas conductas. Por ejemplo, cuando se separa la oración de la justicia, porque
no se puede rendir culto a Dios y causar daño a los pobres. O cuando se dice que se ama a Dios y, sin embargo, se antepone a Él la propia vanagloria, el propio provecho.
Y en esta línea, se coloca la segunda parte del Evangelio de hoy. La escena se ambienta en el templo de Jerusalén, precisamente en el lugar donde la gente echaba las monedas como oferta. Hay muchos ricos que echan tantas monedas y hay
una pobre mujer, viuda, que da apenas dos pequeñas monedas. Jesús observa atentamente a esa mujer y llama la
atención de los discípulos sobre el contraste neto de la escena. Los ricos han dado, con gran ostentación, lo que para
ellos era superfluo, mientras que la viuda, con discreción y humildad, ha dado «todo lo que tenía para vivir» (v 44); por
ello – dice Jesús – ella ha dado más que todos. Debido a su extrema pobreza, hubiera podido ofrecer una sola moneda
para el templo y quedarse con la otra. Pero ella no quiere hacer a medias con Dios: se priva de todo. En su pobreza ha
comprendido que, teniendo a Dios, lo tiene todo; se siente amada totalmente por Él y, a su vez, lo ama totalmente. ¡Qué
lindo ejemplo esa viejita, lindo ejemplo!
Jesús, hoy, nos dice también a nosotros que el metro de juicio no es la cantidad, sino la plenitud. Hay una diferencia entre cantidad y plenitud. Tú puedes tener tanto dinero, pero ser una persona vacía. No hay plenitud en tu corazón. Piensen
esta semana en la diferencia que hay entre cantidad y plenitud. No es cosa de billetera, sino de corazón. Hay diferencia
entre billetera y corazón… Hay enfermedades cardiacas que hacen que el corazón se baje hasta la billetera… ¡Y esto no
va bien! Amar a Dios «con todo el corazón» significa confiar en Él, en su providencia, y servirlo en los hermanos más
pobres, sin esperarnos nada a cambio.
Permítanme que cuente una anécdota, que sucedió en mi diócesis precedente. Estaban en la mesa una mamá con sus tres
hijos; el papá estaba en el trabajo; estaban comiendo milanesas… Ese en ese momento, llaman a la puerta y uno de los
hijos – chicos, 5, 6 años, 7 años, el más grande – viene y dice: «Mamá, hay un mendigo que pide comida». Y la mamá,
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ANUNCIOS
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una buena cristiana, les pregunta:
FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS
«¿qué hacemos? – Démosle mamá…
DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a
Bien… Agarra el tenedor y el cuchillo
Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María.
El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón y les quita la mitad de cada milanesa.
¡Ah, non, mamá no! ¡Así no! Agarra
B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas inforde la refrigeradora - ¡No! ¡Preparamos
mación llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713tres sándwiches así! Y los hijos
534-7395.
aprendieron que la verdadera caridad
se hace no con lo que nos sobra, sino
IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea
con lo que nos es necesario. Estoy
llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregriseguro de que esa tarde tuvieron un
na a casa una semana? Regístrese despoco de hambre.. ¡pero, así se hace!
pués de misa o llame a Elvira Morales
al 281-682-0626.
Ante las necesidades del prójimo, estamos llamados a privarnos – como
LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne
esos niños, de la mitad de la milanesa
los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para informa– de algo indispensable, no sólo de lo
ción con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396superfluo; estamos llamados a dar el
6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287.
tiempo necesario, no sólo el que nos
sobra; estamos llamados a dar enseMINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar el
guida sin reservas algún talento nuesCrucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa
tro, no después de haberlo utilizado
y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y
para nuestros objetivos personales o
religiosas. Para mas información llame
de grupo.
a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o
la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. Pidamos al Señor que nos admita a la
escuela de esta pobre viuda, que
ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y
Jesús, entre el desconcierto de los
Vida se reúne en el Salón: Santo Tomas
discípulos, hace subir a la cátedra y
cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más
presenta como maestra de Evangelio
información con: Andrea Cortez Tel.
vivo. Por intercesión de María, la mu281-451-7848 o e-mail: andreaportcorjer pobre que ha dado toda su vida a
[email protected]
Dios por nosotros, pidamos el don de
un corazón pobre, pero rico de una
PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es
generosidad alegre y gratuita.
segura, saludable y efectiva al igual
para concebir, o posponer embarazos y
es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Católica
ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano
y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios
y dar vida. Para mas información llame
a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333.
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ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: El rosario se
reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla
de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información llame a Janie Leos al 281-2407938.
MISIÓN DE ADVIENTO
Santa Teresa
Sugar Land, TX
30 de noviembre y
1 a 2 de diciembre del 2015
Tema General
La familia en el corazón
de Jesucristo
Lunes: La Oración en la familia
Martes: La Oración por los hijos
Miércoles: La Oración del corazón
Estan todos invitados!
SHARING SUNDAY
PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD
Sharing Sunday es un ministerio que
anualmente distribuye regalos a familias necesitadas. Las familias deben
de ser miembros activos en nuestra
parroquia de St. Theresa. Este programa es solamente para niños.
Favor de venir a la ofician de St. Vicente De Paul de St. Theresa para inscribir a sus niños el lunes o viernes de
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
El ultimo día inscripción será el 16 de
noviembre.
Para mas información, llame a St.
Vicente de Paul al 281-242-9149
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R. C. I. A. TESTIMONY
RCIA TESTIMONIES
ther, and man of God as also increased.
From the time of Barnabas escorting Saul to the apostles
(Acts 9:26-27), Christians have given witness for those
seeking baptism or reception into the full communion of
the Catholic Church. Today, RCIA sponsors, team and
community members give testimony concerning readiness
After dialoging with friends and family, through
discernment in prayer and thought, and finally
through the constant support and encouragement
of his wife, Matt began the RICA process in Lent
2015. As a candidate in the RCIA process, Matt’s
experience has grown in seeing the wisdom of the
Scriptures, the richness of the liturgical life of the
Church, and the greater awareness of our dependence on God for spiritual nourishment. I am confident, as Matt is received into full communion with
the Church through the Profession of Faith, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, he will continue to
strive towards the path to sanctity, always relying
on the strength of the community and the Sacraments that the Lord has given us to sustain our life
of grace. At age 18, Matt was called to a life of
grace in the Lord, now, he will be sent with the
gifts of the Spirit to share that grace with others.
Matt Isaacson – candidate
John Chambers - sponsor
To the community of St.
Theresa, for the past several months, I have been the
RCIA sponsor of Matt
Isaacson as he has embarked on a pilgrimage of
faith towards full unity with
Christ Jesus in the Catholic
Church. He began his intentional discipleship with
the Lord at the age of 18,
being baptized at Heritage
Baptist Church, where Matt was incorporated into
the Body of Christ and made a sharer in her mission.
Q&A
In 2008, Matt entered into marriage with Rachelle, a
beautiful young lady from a devoted Catholic family,
followed by two adorable children with one on the
way. Throughout the years, Matt has attended the
Holy Mass and is committed to raising his children
in the Catholic faith. Though he has always been
inquisitive about religion and the human person, in
recent months, Matt’s interest has intensified to know
what Catholicism is all about. He struggled to understand and accept the usual doctrinal roadblocks
many non-Catholics share: the mystery of the Eucharist, our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the office of the Pope and his relationship to the universal
Church, and the Communion of Saints. But in addition to the intellectual exercise of discovering Catholicism, Matt’s hunger to cultivate virtue as a person in the various modes of his life as husband, fa-
I could never be a RCIA sponsor, I’m too
busy.
We want busy people who are active in church and
community activities to be sponsors as they can bring
their candidate along with them. A sponsor introduces
a candidate to the faith community and helps get them
involved.
While we like our sponsors to attend some of the catechumenate sessions, about once a month or so, we
mainly ask the sponsor introduce the catechumen or
candidate to the community and to share their faith life
experiences with them.
Have a question about RCIA?
Email: [email protected]
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FAITH FORMATION
ELMENTARY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH
Elementary Faith Formation (CCE) is
in need of substitute teachers and
helpers for Monday at 4:15. We
still have openings for 2nd and 3rd
grade on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY
www.stymsugarland.com
During the CCE school year (Sept. —
May), classes are offered at the following times:
Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5
during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Kindergarten CCE is available on
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays
at 4:15 p.m.
We are in need of a 6th grade catechists to teach 6th grade boys and
6th grade girls on Sundays from 6:308:00 pm. Please contact Roland Millare, the Director of Middle School
CCE if you're interested at roland@
sugarlandcatholic.com
Middle School Faith Formation (CCE)
meets on Sundays or Mondays 6:30
p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact Roland Millare at
[email protected] for
more information.
Elementary CCE is on Mondays and
Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Children are asked to go directly to
the classrooms.
Sacrament Sunday is for all children
in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy
Communion. Any questions to Paul
Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE
at [email protected] or at
281-830-3804. The next Sacrament
Sunday class is January 10, 2016 at
1:00 PM.
Children will have their first confession on December 9 or 10.
Group 1 & 3 on December 9th
Group 2 & 4 on December 10th
Catholic 101 is for all parents of firstyear CCE children who are preparing
for Sacrament of Reconciliation and
First Communion. This is for parents
only. Children are invited to attend
CCE during this time. The next class
will be on Tuesday, December 1 at
7:00 p.m.
No High School Faith Formation
Night tonight 11/15/2015.
See you December 5th.
For more information about Youth
Ministry Faith Formation. please
call 281-494-1156 and speak to
Joseph or Meghan.
Joseph Mastrangelo, Director of
Youth Ministry
joseph@ sugarlandcatholic.com
or
Meghan Anderson, Asst. Coordinator of Youth Ministry
meghan@ sugarlandcatholic.com
R.C.I.A. NEWS
Is God calling you to something more?
Come explore the Catholic Church!
If you are seventeen years of age or older and: unbaptized; baptized in another
faith expression; or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Communion, then the RCIA is for you!
The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are
structured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church.
Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-342-6937 or by e-mail:
[email protected].
If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or baptized in another faith expression, we have an RCIA
process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions every Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel 281-494-1156 or email [email protected] prior to attending your first session.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, November 16, 2015
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Lou LeDeux
8:30 a.m.  Joanne Cummings
Monday, November 16, 2015
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session
6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, FLC-B
7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad
7:00 p.m. Men’s Prayer Group, Rm 1/7
Tuesday, November 17
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
6:45 a.m.  All The Souls
8:30 a.m.  David Hartensteiner &
Dyrk Burcie
Tuesday, November 17
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session
6:30 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A
6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Mtg., Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel
Wednesday, November 18
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Ana Nguyen
8:30 a.m.  Jan Karwowski
Thursday, November 19
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Jessie V. Pavlicek
8:30 a.m.  Molly Dubriel
Friday, November 20
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Fred Mora
8:30 a.m.  Bryant Parker
Saturday, November 21
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30 a.m.  Lay Carmelites
5:00 p.m.  Philip Nguyen
Sunday, November 22
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of
the Universe
7:00 a.m.  Parish Family
8:00 a.m.  Margarita Lopez
10:00 a.m.  Laura Mae Davidson
12:00 p.m.  CDA
2:00 p.m.  Amilcar Antonio Rivera
5:00 p.m.  Joanne Cummings
One may request Mass intentions by visiting
the parish office during regular business hours.
Mass intentions are available two (2) months in
advance only.
Wednesday, November 18
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC
5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg.
5:30 p.m. St. Theresa String Orchestra
Rehearsal, Music Room
6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. Priest, Prophet, King,
7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B
7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 19
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir)
7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6
Friday, November 20
7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5
Saturday, November 21
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
9:00 a.m. Carmelites Community Mtg.
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, November 22
9:30 a.m. Catecsimo en Español
9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC
9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
9:30 a.m. Estudio de Biblia, CC
10:00 a.m. Prek—Kinder CCE, Rm 3-6
6:15 p.m. Youth Group CCE
6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE
6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7
S UNDAY O FFERTORY
November 8, 2015
Online Giving
Total
$ 34,809
$ 3,569
$ 38,377
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
2015
Totals as of November 8, 2015
Goal
Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
$ 199,000
$ 159,103
$ 147,212
$ 51,788
465 Participants
*Please note that the financial
figures of the 2006 Capital
Campaign will no longer be
published. Feel free to contact the
church office with any questions in
this regard or to request an update.
Visit our parish website and click on
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
S T. T HERESA C ATHOLIC S CHOOL
PRAYER BEFORE MASS
STCS Griffin Library Book Drive
October 23 - November 20
Almighty and ever-living God, I approach the sacrament of Your only-begotten Son Our Lord Jesus
Christ. I come sick to the doctor of life, unclean to
the fountain of mercy, blind to the radiance of eternal light, and poor and needy to the Lord of heaven
and earth. Lord, in your great generosity, heal my
sickness, wash away my defilement, enlighten my
blindness, enrich my poverty, and clothe my nakedness. May I receive the bread of angels, the King of
kings and Lord of lords, with humble reverence, with
the purity and faith, the repentance and love, and the
determined purpose that will help to bring me to salvation. May I receive the sacrament of the Lord's
Body and Blood, and its reality and power. Kind
God, may I receive the Body of Your only-begotten
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, born from the womb of
the Virgin Mary, and so be received into His mystical
body and numbered among His members. Loving
Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I now receive
Your beloved Son under the veil of a sacrament, may
I one day see him face to face in glory, who lives and
reigns with You for ever. Amen.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Donating will help us to purchase literary favorites for the
children to enjoy for years to come. Become a part of our
library. Have your name placed on an inside cover bookplate.
Monetary donations may be made in the school office
Mon - Fri from 8 am to 4 pm. You may also make a donation by contacting the Book Drive Chairperson, Rachel
Santos, at [email protected] or 832-248-6740.
Court St. Theresa of Lisieux is looking for new members.
We meet on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month. Our
meeting is at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Basil Hall (across the
street from St. Theresa Church).
For more information call Colleen Hermann, Regent at
281-642-6773.
THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS
I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God,
who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy servant, with the precious body and blood of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of mine, but
only because of your merciful goodness. And I pray
that this Holy Communion, far from condemning me
to punishment, may bring about my pardon and salvation, encompassing me with the armor of faith and
the shield of a good will. By it let my vices be done
away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance
me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and
every other virtue. Let it be strong defense against the
wiles of all my enemies, visible and invisible, allaying for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, binding me firmly to you, the one true God, and bringing
my last hour to a happy close. I pray, too, that it may
be your pleasure to call my sinful self one day to that
banquet, wonderful past all telling, where you, with
your Son and the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with
the vision of yourself, who are true light, the fulfillment of all desires, the joy that knows no ending,
gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the
same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
SHARING SUNDAY
CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM
Sign-Up at St Vincent De Paul
Sharing Sunday is our annual gift distribution for needy
families. The program is for families in need of assistance
at Christmas - must be a registered members of St. Theresa Catholic Church. The St. Vincent De Paul gift program is for children only.
Please come by the St. Vincent De Paul Society at St.
Theresa Church to sign up on Monday or Friday from
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. The last day to sign-up is
November 16.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
November 26, 2015
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of
publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at
[email protected] or FAX: 281-242-1393.
“Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits”
E-BLAST: Visit our parish website and click on the link
to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks,
an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart
phone with updated information about parish schedules,
events, and more. Sign up today!
(Psalm 102:1-2).
GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary
Thanksgiving Day
or material donations for our pregnant women. Contact
Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected]
“Eucharist” means “thanksgiving.” What better
way to offer our thanks to God than by our participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass?
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Are you looking for a new way
to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of
your jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up
with your house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're
still #1 in your life... share a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina
Little at 281-773-4014 or online www.houstonme.org.
On Thanksgiving Day, the Holy
Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m.
at the main altar.
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa
There will be no other Masses or confessions at
St. Theresa’s on November 26.
at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business,"
Leader: Deacon Frank Cromer. Wednesday, December
9, 2015 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Youth Family
Life Center, Room A. Continental breakfast and sharing
the Word among friends. It’s inspirational and interesting. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring
a friend.
MONTHLY MASSES AT CARE-GIVING FACILITIES
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each
Masses in November
month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. On Sunday,
December 6, 2015 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m.
inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front
of the Right to Life Monument.
Masses in November are being celebrated by the
priests from St. Theresa at the following care-giving
facilities.
NURSERY: The nursery is open during the 8:00 a.m.,
Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent in the
chapel to the left just inside the front door:
11353 Sugar Park Lane
10:00 a.m. & Noon Sunday Mass. Children from 18
months to 4 years of age are welcome. No reservation is
necessary. For more information contact Andrea Ramsey
at 281-545-2771.
Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Sugar Land
Health Care Center in the dining room across
from the receptionist desk: 333 Mattlage Way
RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abortion, Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for
confidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728.
Monday, November 16 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s
Sugar Land Hospital in the hospital Chapel on
the first floor to the left of the elevators.
ST. THERESA’S MOMS’ GROUP: Mothers and children
Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Atria in the
Worship Room on the 1st floor:
1401 Soldiers Field
welcome! We meet every Wednesday morning. Location
to be determined. Contact Sarah Schimpf at 703-7288802 or [email protected] for more information.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARISH REGISTRATION: We kindly request that all families
of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or
sacramental preparation classes. Registration and
change forms are available in the vestibule of the church
and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS
Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad
Mr. Manuel Romero & Mrs. Batsabet Bravo and Family
Mr. Jezlly Ortega & Mrs. Jasmin Valdez and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Rodriguez
Mr. Fidel Serrano & Ms. Leticia Alcaraz and Family
Ms. Robbie Beatty
Mr. Dieter Martin Koehler and Family
WEEKLY READINGS
November 16 through November 22, 2015
Monday:
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63;
Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday:
2 Mc 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday:
1 Mc 2:15-29; Lk 19:41-44
Friday:
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lk 19:45-48
Saturday:
1 Mc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40
Sunday:
Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93; Rv 1:5-8;
Jn 18:33b-37
BAPTISM PREPARATION FOR INFANTS: Parents are asked to
register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the
child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend
a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of
age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married,
married through the Church.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32
Classes are offered the second Thursday of every other
month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the
class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who
are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the
office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228.
The next class will be on Thursday, December 4, 2015.
L ECTURAS S EMANAL
16 de noviembre al 22 de noviembre del 2015
Lunes:
1 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63;
Lc 18:35-43
Martes:
2 Mac 6:18-31; Lc 19:1-10
Miércoles:
2 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Lc 19:11-28
Jueves:
1 Mac 2:15-29; Lc 19:41-44
Viernes:
1 Mac 4:36-37, 52-59; Lc 19:45-48
Sábado:
1 Mac 6:1-13; Lc 20:27-40
Domingo:
Dn 7:13-14; Sal 93 (92); Apo 1:5-8;
Jn 18:33b-37
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married
at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage
preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other
moh on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next
seminar will be Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
Trigésimo Tercero Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario:
Dn 12:1-3; Sal 16 (15); Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mc 13:24-32
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP:
PERPETUAL ADORATION
The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:309:00 p.m., monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner,
Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion.
Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group
for couples who have endured or are presently enduring
the pain and suffering of infertility.
For over a decade, the parishioners of St. Theresa have
been engaged in a continual act of prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament. For twenty-four hours a day, every
day of the year, the needs of the universal Church, our
nation, the parish, our families, and our personal needs
have been lifted up to the Lord.
The group provides support for coping with infertility and
explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Emmaus chapel of Perpetual Adoration is open to
everyone. The parish invites you to commit to one
hour of prayer a week before the Blessed Sacrament.
For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832978-6716 [email protected].
There are a few hours during the week in which we
only have one adorer.
O NLINE GIVING
SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY is forming at St.
Theresa’s Church in Sugar Land, meetings will be held
on the fourth Sunday of each month. One must be a
practicing Catholic and at least 21 years of age. Come
join us and learn more about the Secular Franciscan
Order that meet in groups called Fraternities. Mary,
Queen of the Universe, is the Patroness of the Franciscan Family. For more information call Connie Zocco at
281-498-5464 or email [email protected].
The parish website has instructions on how to register
for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control
of your contribution account and scheduling. This option can be a great way to support your church and honor the Lord with your resources. If you would like to
begin online giving, either visit the link on our website
or call Diane Senger 281-494-1156.
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of
those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant,
N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that,
with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to
Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual
light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Fr. Roy Oggero
Margarita Iglesias
Rafael Gijon
Dr. Albert Romano
Betty Goehring
Dorothy Raska
Cathy See
Carlos Trejos
Bill Murray
Virginia Siwa
Gloria Ortiz
Maria Ewah
Maria Pimentel
Martha Kocich
Ilse Viteri
Adela Cuate
Adalberta M. De Tristan
Bernice Guess
Edgar J. Schlabach
JoAnn Duncan
Linda Patin
Rufus Segura
Joseph Stovall
Robert Byrd
Ann Neslony
Priscilla Ruiz
Julian Villarreal
Anola Lee
Cynthia Cantu
Theresa Ebarb
John Hallberg
Terri Giaimis
Pamela Montferrand
Carol Ann Barley
Larry Klaus
Janie Segura
Nicole Loper
Karen Cromer
Elaine Petrash
Linda Kasper
Sara Aguirre Alfaro
Martin (Marty) Stieb
Myriam Chavez
Evelyn Bartos
John Arroyo
Peter Bohmer
Kathleen Melancon
Brandon Vos
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy
upon:
Matt Pici
Charlie Craig
Larry Duran
Fred Stratton
Jose Reymond Jaimes
Larry Loper
Marilyn Nelson
Carolyn M. Norwood
Elmo Ordeneaux
Jeannine Scates
Mydra Pitre
Jill Cutway
Gwen Salisbury
Frances Scott
Mary Camacho
Martha Gonzalez
Richard & Lillie Beserra
Mami Lopez
Matthew Cortes
Darlene Marshall
Danny Terral
Patricia Shannon
Regina Vogt
Daniele Smith
June & Wilma Narvacan
Lucy Laurents
Richard Harnois
Deacon Don Senger
Bolivia Schlabech
Amalia Ponce DeLeon
Margarita M. de Padilla
Diane Krall
Mary Bates
Dolores Heitman
Kevin Cisneros
Sal Salinas
Jorge Medina
JoAnne Henry
Ron Zucker
Juanita I Muniz
Balvino Renoj
Charlie McDonald
Chris Cromer
Jewel Truong
Paula Johnson
Bob Sullivent
Bob Roberts
Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz,
Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen,
Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino,
Jo Ann Castille, David Estes, Bruce Buckles, Albert
Edward Ewer, Johnny Heitman, LauraMae Davidson,
Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie
Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo
St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
T HIRTY - THIRD S UNDAY
IN
O RDINARY T IME
Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God,
the constant gladness of being devoted to you,
for it is full and lasting happiness
to serve with constancy
the author of all that is good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
“And they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.”
Mark 13
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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