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st . t heresa p arish - St.Theresa Catholic Church
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT S T A . T H E R E S A R C H D I O C E S E O F G P A L V E S T ON MARCH 6, 2016 A R I S H — H O U S T O N ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 281-494-1156 WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 CONTENTS Pope Francis...……...….....…………….…..………… 3 Ministerios en Español…….…..…………....……...….. 4 Papa Francisco……….……..…………………..….… 5 Announcements…………..…….…...…………………. 6 Announcements.……………..……………….……....... 7 Faith Formation/School...…………………..………….. 8 Celebrating the Year of Mercy 10 Day Pilgrimage to Shrines of France Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. 9 Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 9 Lourdes – Paris – Lisieux – Normandy – Mont St. Michel Chartres – Alençon OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 1, 2016 $3,290.00 PER PERSON FROM HOUSTON Spiritual Director: Fr. Eurel Manzano St. Theresa Catholic Church – Sugar Land, TX 2016 Bazaar ….…………………………….……….… 10 R.C.I.A. Testimony…………………………...……… Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… 12 Announcements………………………………………. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS, Diane Senger Tel: 281-494-1156 Email: [email protected] EARLY REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED www.SugarLandCatholic.com M ASS AND C ONFESSION S CHEDULE WEEKDAYS ENTRE SEMANA CONFESSION SATURDAY SÁBADO Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m. Saturday Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Sunday Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. SUNDAY DOMINGO Weekdays Entre Semana Monday-Friday: after each Mass Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon, 2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. (English) Miércoles 7:00 p.m. (Español) 13 Parish contact information………………...................... 15 PLEASE CONTACT: ADDITIONAL EVENING MASSES DURING LENT 11 2 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 Mass at Santa Marta - Salvation comes from little things 2016-02-29 L’Osservatore Romano God’s salvation comes not from great things, not from power or money, no from clerical or political networks, but from little and simple things that sometimes even arise from disdain. Francis proposed this meditation during Mass at Santa Marta on Monday morning, 29 February. “The Church prepares us for Easter and today makes us reflect on salvation: what do we think salvation is like”, Francis began, “the salvation that we all want?”. The story of “Naaman’s disease”, narrated in the Second Book of Kings (5:1-15), presents “the fact of death: and afterwards?”. Indeed, “when there is sickness, it always leads us back to that thought: salvation”. But, the Pontiff asked, “how does salvation come about? What is the path to salvation? What is God’s revelation to us Christians with regard to salvation?”. In the Pope’s view, “the key word to understanding the Church’s message today is disdain”. When “Naaman, arriving at Elisha’s house, asked to be cured, Elisha sent a boy to tell him to wash in the Jordan seven times. A simple thing”. Perhaps for this reason “Naaman disdained”, exclaiming: “I have made such a journey, with so many gifts...”. Instead everything was resolved by simply bathing in the river. Moreover, Naaman continued, “our rivers are more beautiful than this one”. Francis then pointed out, in reference to the Gospel passage taken from Luke (4:24-30), that “the inhabitants of Nazareth” similarly “disdained after hearing the reading of the prophet Isaiah, which Jesus did that Sabbath in the synagogue”, when he said “‘today this has happened’, speaking of the liberation, of how the people would be freed”. The people commented: “What do you think about this man? He is one of us, we saw him grow up from boyhood, he never studied”. And the people “disdained” and even “wanted to kill him”. Again, the Pope continued, “later on Jesus felt this disdain on the part of the leaders, the doctors of the law who sought salvation in moral casuistry — ‘this can be done to this point, to that point...’ — and thus I don’t know how many commandments they had, and the poor people...”. This is why the people did not trust them. The same thing happened with “the Sadducees, who sought salvation in compromises with the powerful men of the world, with the emperor: some with clerical networks, others with political networks sought salvation in this way”. But “the people had an instinct and didn’t believe” in them. Instead, “they believed in Jesus because he spoke with authority”. And so, the Pope asked, “why this disdain?”. It is because, he said, “in our imagination salvation must come from something great, from something majestic: only the powerful can save us, those who have strength, who have money, who have power, these people can save us”. Instead, “God’s plan is different”. Thus, “they feel disdain because they cannot understand that salvation comes only from little things, from the simplicity of the things of God”. And “when Jesus proposes the way of salvation, he never speaks of great things”, but only “little things”. From this perspective Francis suggested a re-reading of the Gospel Beatitudes — “you will be saved if you do this” — and of Matthew, chapter 25. They are “the two pillars of the Gospel: ‘Come, come with me because you have done this”. It involves “simple things: you did not seek salvation or hope in power, in networks, in negotiations, no; you simply did this”. Yet actually, this gives rise to much disdain. The Pope then proposed, “in preparation for Easter”, as he too intends to do, “reading the Beatitudes and reading Matthew 25, and thinking and seeing if something about this causes me disdain, takes peace away from me”. Because “disdain is a luxury that only the vain, the proud allow themselves”. Here, “at the end of the Beatitudes”, Francis explained, Jesus says something powerful: “Blessed is he who is not shocked by me”, who “does not disdain this, who does not feel disdain”. Reflecting on the reasons for these words, the Pope repeated that “it will do us good to take a little time — today, tomorrow — and read the Beatitudes, read Matthew and pay attention to what is happening in our heart: whether there is something that causes disdain”. And “ask the Lord for the grace to understand that the only way to salvation is the folly of the cross, that is, the annihilation of the Son of God, of his becoming small”. In today’s liturgy, Pope Francis concluded, “the little thing” is “represented by bathing in the Jordan and by the little village of Nazareth”. 3 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH INSCRIPCIÓN EN LA PARROQUIA: Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. GUARDERÍA: La guardería esta abierta durante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No es necesaria reservación. FORMACIÓN PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS PREPARACIÓN DE BAUTISMO INFANTIL: A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certificado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si es casado, casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bautizaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxima clase es el 13 de Marzo a las 3:15 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacramentos? Para mas información clases de preparación para bautismo, comunión y confirmación por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-494-1156. RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA para niños es para niños de siete años o mayores que no están bautizados o bautizados en otra fe. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina al 281-494-1156 para mas información. MARCH 6, 2016 PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invitados a asistir un seminario de preparación matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llamando al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 10 de marzo del 2016 en el Salón FLC-A CATEQUESIS: Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kínder al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso continuo de evangelización, educación, formación y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para niños que desean la formación para los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comenzó del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m. La próxima clase es hoy domingo, 6 de marzo del 2016. CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconciliación y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente. La próxima clase es el Martes 8 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m. 4 Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial Tu necesitas un fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial, ¡TE LO MERECES! La experiencia del Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial da a los matrimonios la oportunidad de examinar sus vidas, revisar como están en su relación de pareja y afianzar su decisión de permanecer juntos. El próximo Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial en Español se llevara acabo el Viernes 26, 27 y 28 de Febrero de 2016. Los próximos encuentros serán (Mayo 20, 21 y 22), (Julio 15, 16 y 17), (Septiembre 16, 17 y 18), (Noviembre 11, 12 y 13). Para más información favor comunicarse con: Julia y Alfredo Saldana Ella tel: 281-750-5064 El tel: 832-451-2960 Email: [email protected] Via Crucis Cada viernes durante la cuaresma 7:00 p.m. Ingles 7:45 p.m. Español ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 Homilía del Papa: la salvación de Dios proviene de las cosas pequeñas 2016-02-29 Radio Vaticana La salvación de Dios no viene de las cosas grandes, del poder o del dinero, de las alianzas clericales o políticas, sino de las cosas pequeñas y sencillas. Lo afirmó el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la Misa matutina celebrada en la Capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta. Las lecturas del día nos hablan de la indignación: se indigna un leproso, Naamán el Sirio, que pide al profeta Eliseo que lo cure, aunque no aprecia el modo sencillo con que esta curación debería producirse. Y se indignan los habitantes de Nazaret ante las palabras de Jesús, su conterráneo. Es la indignación frente al proyecto de salvación de Dios que no sigue nuestros esquemas. No es “como nosotros pensamos que es la salvación, aquella salvación que todos nosotros queremos”. Jesús siente el “desprecio” de los “doctores de la Ley que buscaban la salvación en la casuística de la moral” y en tantos preceptos, pero el pueblo no tenía confianza en ellos: “O los saduceos que buscaban la salvación en los acuerdos con los poderes del mundo, con el Imperio… unos con los acuerdos clericales, otros con los acuerdos políticos, buscaban la salvación así. Pero el pueblo era sagaz y no creía. Sí creía a Jesús, porque hablaba ‘con autoridad’. Pero, ¿por qué esta indignación? Porque en nuestra imaginación, la salvación debe venir de algo grande, de algo majestuoso; sólo nos salvan los poderosos, aquellos que tienen fuerza, que tienen dinero, que tienen poder: estos pueden salvarnos. ¡Y el plan de Dios es otro! Se indignan porque no pueden comprender que la salvación sólo viene de lo pequeño, de la simplicidad de las cosas de Dios”. “Cuando Jesús hace la propuesta del camino de salvación – prosiguió explicando el Papa Bergoglio – jamás habla de cosas grandes”, sino “de cosas pequeñas”. Son “las dos columnas del Evangelio” que se leen en Mateo, las Bienaventuranzas y, en el capítulo 25, el Juicio final, “Ven, ven conmigo porque hiciste esto”: “Cosas sencillas. Tú no has buscado la salvación o tu esperanza en el poder, en los acuerdos, en las tratativas… no… has hecho sencillamente esto. Y esto indigna a tantos. Como preparación a la Pascua, yo lo invito – también lo haré yo – a leer las Bienaventuranzas y a leer Mateo 25, y pensar y ver si algo de esto me indigna, me quita la paz. Porque la indignación es un lujo que sólo pueden permitirse los vanidosos, los orgullosos. Si al final de las Bienaventuranzas Jesús dice una palabra que parece… ‘Pero, ¿por qué dice esto?’. ‘Bienaventurado aquel que no se escandaliza de mí’, que no tiene desdén de esto, que no siente indignación”. El Papa Francisco concluyó su homilía con estas palabras: “Nos hará bien dedicar un poco de tiempo – hoy, mañana – y leer las Bienaventuranzas, leer Mateo 25, y estar atentos a lo que sucede en nuestro corazón: si hay algo de indignación y pedir la gracia al Señor de comprender que la única vía de la salvación es la ‘locura de la Cruz’, es decir el aniquilamiento del Hijo de Dios, del hacerse pequeño. Representado, aquí, en el baño en el Jordán o en la pequeña aldea de Nazaret”. 5 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN Y APOSTOLADO APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para mas información llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431. CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: Este grupo esta abierto a la comunidad, se reúne los domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO FRATERNIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN MARIA: El coro práctica los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas información llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 291. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El primer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina a casa una semana? Regístrese después de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo son días obligatorios de ayuno y abstinencia para los católicos. Además, los viernes durante la Cuaresma son días de abstinencia obligatoria. LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. Las normas sobre el ayuno son obligatorio desde los 18 años hasta los 59 años. Los demás son invitados adoptar estas practicas en un espíritu de arrepentimiento. MINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-4992682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. Cuando se ayuna, una persona se le permite comer una comida completa. Dos comidas más pequeñas también se pueden tomar, pero no equivalen a una comida completa. ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: El rosario se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información llame a Janie Leos al 281-240-7938. Las normas relativas a la abstinencia de carne (incluye pollo) son vinculantes para los miembros de la Iglesia católica latina de 14 años de edad en adelante. ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: B3 cada Martes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: [email protected] Si es posible, el ayuno del Viernes Santo se continúa hasta que la Vigilia de Pascua (en la noche del Sábado Santo) como el "ayuno pascual" para honrar el sufrimiento y la muerte del Señor Jesús, y para prepararnos para participar más plenamente y celebrar más fácilmente su Resurrección. PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es segura, saludable y efectiva al igual para concebir, o posponer embarazos y es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Católica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas información llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333. 6 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS SVDP Report for February 2016 Utilities Housing assistance Food Pantry Health assistance Office supplies $ 5,067.00 $ 2,689.00 $ 4,862.00 $ 316.00 $ 213.00 Total $ 13,148.00 Clients served 454 Bags of food 378 Volunteers 76 Ministry to the Poor Sunday collection for January was $10,962.00 The continued generosity of St Theresa Parish allows us to provide limited financial and non-perishable food assistance to those in need in our Parish and Sugar Land community. We appreciate the continued assistance and support of the ST Theresa community to help us serve those in need in our Parish and Sugar Land community. We also appreciate The Sugar Canes, and many individual parishioners that contribute to our needs. H.E.B. Grocery Store is very generous in there continued support for the Food Pantry. Our pantry is seeing an increase in the demand for Toilet paper, Feminine hygiene products, Laundry detergent, and pampers for Newborns thru 2 yr olds. We are always in need of the following; flour, sugar, cooking oil, peanut butter, jelly, soups, cereals, beans, cake mixes...all non perishable items. SVDP Staff MILITARY BULLETIN BOARD There will be an update to the Military bulletin board in the Narthex (main entrance to the church). We are asking for any new pictures that could be added or if any need to be removed. The board will honor all active and retired military. For new pictures please provide: Rank, Name, Service, Active or Retired and where they are stationed (if applicable), and the parishioner they are related to (if he/she is not a parishioner). For those service(wo)men already on the board, an update would be appreciated. Preferred photo size is 4x6 or smaller (no larger than 5x7). In anticipation of Military Appreciation Month (May), the deadline for photos and information is April 15, 2016. Feel free to drop them off at the church office or e-mail the files at: [email protected] (cell phone 281-507-9259). Thank you! Cheryl Pospisil 7 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 FAITH FORMATION ELEMENTARY During the CCE school year (Sept. — May), classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays or Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms. Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281830-3804. Confirmation Preparation 2016-2017 Check List to determine if your child may be ready for immediate Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation: • At least in 10th Grade • Has been enrolled in Faith Formation for the last year (Catholic School Theology class counts). • Has a desire to deepen their relationship with Jesus and his Church. • Has been baptized and received First Reconciliation and First Communion. For those that would like more information contact Joseph Mastrangelo at: [email protected] R.C.I.A. NEWS The next Sacrament Sunday class is today, March 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Catholic 101 is for all parents of firstyear CCE children who are preparing for Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. The next class will be on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL Questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at [email protected] Middle School Faith Formation meets on Sundays or Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Is God calling you to something more? Come explore the Catholic Church! If you are seventeen years of age or older and: unbaptized; baptized in another faith expression; or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are structured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church. Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-342-6937 or by e-mail: [email protected]. If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or baptized in another faith expression, we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel 281-494-1156 or e-mail [email protected] prior to attending your first session. 8 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASS SCHEDULE Monday, March 7, 2016 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Charles W. Bubela 8:30 a.m. Samuel & Christopher Tuesday, March 8 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. All the Souls 8:30 a.m. Charles & Joseph Dinh 5:30 p.m. Josephine Dastoli Wednesday, March 9 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Ernesto Navarro 8:30 a.m. Alois & Betty Goehring 7:00 p.m. Martinez Family Thursday, March 10 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Aurora Martinez & Family 8:30 a.m. Pablo & Oliva Chacon Arellano Friday, March 11 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Deborah Foltyn Geno 8:30 a.m. Deacon Frank Cromer Saturday, March 12 Weekday in Lent 8:30 a.m. Fred Mora 5:00 p.m. Johnny Heitman Sunday, March 13 Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:00 a.m. Teresa Nguyen 8:00 a.m. Sociedad Guadalupanos 10:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory 12:00 p.m. Parish Family 2:00 p.m. Eleno & Isabel Flores 5:00 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only. PARISH EVENTS Monday, March 7, 2016 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 CCE Middle School Lenten Mission, Church Ensayo Coro Fraternidad S UNDAY O FFERTORY February 28, 2016 Online Giving Total $ 36,382 $ 4,237 $ 40,620 Tuesday, March 8 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 Taller Oracion y Vida, B-3 Bereavement Weekly Mtg, B-Rm 7 Catholic 101, School - Library Lenten Mission, Church Wednesday, March 9 6:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Mens Prayer Brkfst., FLC Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 Mothers Play Group, FLC String Orchestra Rehearsal Legion Mary Prayer Mtg., B-Rm 6 Lenten Mission, Church Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B RCIA, FLC-A AA Español Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 10 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 Rosary Group, Rm 6 Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) Carmelites Meeting, B-Rm. 1,2,7 Middle School Ministry, FLC Encuentro Matrimonial, B-Rm 6 Friday, March 11 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. AA Español Date Night, CC Saturday, March 12 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:30 a.m. Legion Mary Prayer Mtg., CCE 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, March 13 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Catequesis/Catecismo Estudio Biblico, CC RCIA Catechumens, FLC RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 Pre School CCE in Session Jubilate Deo Rehearsal Spanish Baptism Class, FLC Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7 Middle School CCE 9 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2016 Totals as of February 28, 2016 Goal Pledged Payments Payments Due $ $ $ $ 205,000 57,365 30,515 174,485 154 Participants www.SugarLandCatholic.com 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! ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 2016 Bazaar Adopt a Booth 2016 Bazaar ***UPDATEDINFORMATION*** A$2,500+donationtowardouradoptaboothwillawardyousix monthsofpersonalizedadvertisementspaceinourbulletin Booths Advertising Auction - Live 500.00Auction - Silent Bag Lady (Purses) Baked Potatoes BBQ Sandwiches Balloons Baseball Radar Basketball Shootout Bean Bag Toss Beer/Wine Black Jack Shot Book Booth Cake Walk Children’s Arts & Crafts Construction/Tents/ Crew Hospitality Cotton Candy Cupcake Booth Crawfish DJ/Entertainment Duck Pond/Lollipup pull Dunking Booth Face Painting/Hair/Nails Filipino Booth Finance Room First Aid Fish Bowl Food Purchase French Fries Games/Rides Garage Sale Hamburgers Hidden Treasures Hockey Booth Horse Shoe Toss Ice Cream/Lemonade/ Iced Tea Italian Sausage Jewelry Kountry Kitchen Knock Down Bottles Margaritas Mexican Nigerian Plants Popcorn/Hot Dogs Pot-O-Gold Raffle Booth Raffle Prizes Ring A Coke School Rock Wall Skeet Ball Sno-balls Soft Drinks Space Balls Sponsorship Signs Stuffed Animals Tic - Tac - Toe Token Sales Train Ride T-Shirts Turkey Legs/Sausage on a Stick Wheel Barrel Raffle Totals $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Goal 500.00 500.00 300.00 300.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 3,000.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 100.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 100.00 $ 800.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 600.00 $ 200.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $ 3,000.00 $ $ 2,000.00 - $ 75,500.00 Adoption Remaining $ $ $ $ $ $ 100.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 200.00 $ 100.00 $ $ $ $ Sponsor 500.00 500.00 300.00 300.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 Jr. Catholic Daughters 100.00 100.00 100.00 3,000.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 Toni Osifo 0.00 Dien & DienChi Duvan $ 10,000.00 200.00 $ 0.00 Legion of Mary $ 200.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 500.00 100.00 $ 0.00 Dien & DienChi Duvan $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ $ $ $ $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 200.00 200.00 $ 0.00 Catholic Daughters $ 100.00 $ 800.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 600.00 $ 200.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Best Version Media 100.00 $ $ 500.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $ 3,000.00 $ $ 2,000.00 - $1,000.00 $ 74,500.00 10 April 23 & 24th, the St. Theresa’s Bazaar! Raffle for the 2016 World Bazaar 1st prize $4,000 in Visa Gift Cards 2nd prize 55” TV 3rd prize 40” TV 4th prize BBQ Grill th Sweetwater Golf Package th Apple iPad th Apple iWatch th FitBit HR th Spa Package 5 prize 6 prize 7 prize 8 prize 9 prize th 10 prize St. Luis Hotel Weekend Tickets are on sale during all Masses. Early Bird Drawings: 3-5-16 after 5:00 Mass $150 Kroger Gift Card 3-1-16 after 2:00 Mass $150 Kroger Gift Card 4-9-16 after 12:00 Mass $150 Kroger Gift Card Bazaar Garage Sale Start collecting your household items, appliances, outdoor equipment, etc. The garage sale donation trailer is located behind the Community Center. No Clothing or mattresses please! Garage Sale Chair - Chris Macha 281-250-0748 Donation Chair – Dave Brittain – 281-343-8406 2016 Bazaar Chairs Annette Shinsky-Hollis - 281-904-8553 Marsha Kreimeyer - 281-744-9148 Mark Dulyunan - 832-428-7935 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 R. C. I. A. TESTIMONY Q&A Testimony for Tony Manna What are the Scrutinies? Scrutinies for the unbaptized Elect are rites meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective or sinful in their hearts and to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. They are celebrated to deliver them from temptation and give them strength in Christ, since they don’t yet have the graces of baptism. As the baptized, we especially pray for them at this time that they may encounter Christ, who is the living water, the light of the world and the resurrection and the life. Barely a year into my own entry into the Catholic church, I was given the honor of sponsoring Tony Manna, as he started his own journey to rediscovering his Faith. Have a question about RCIA? Email: [email protected] When I first met Tony, I found him to be a soft-spoken, hard -working man, who puts in six-day weeks and valued his Sundays as his “family time.” The idea of worship struck him as a “sacrifice” which took precious time away from his wife and young son. He was born into a Catholic family, but they didn’t practice their faith regularly, so he was never baptized. After first coming through the inquiry, Tony was convinced it was time to get involved in the church “for the sake of his son”. What a difference the Holy Spirit can make in just a few months! He has been called into a closer relationship with God. Now he has a better relationship with Christ for his own sake, which in turn he says makes him a better father and husband. After struggling for a time with reconciling worship time and family time, it is a rare Sunday that Tony is not seated in the front rows of the sanctuary! The entire RCIA team has commented on Tony’s spiritual growth; and while he has not changed his quiet ways, he has become a confident advocate of Christ. He is much more comfortable discussing his faith, and has already started witnessing to members of his immediate family, who are now coming to him with questions! It is with great confidence that I recommend Tony for initiation as a fully-practicing Catholic, and I look forward to welcoming him into our Family of faith. John Labus 11 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH REGISTRATION: We kindly request that all families of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registration and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. BAPTISM PREPARATION FOR INFANTS: Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a preBaptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. WEEKLY READINGS Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on Friday, April 1, 2016. March 7, 2016 through March 13, 2016 Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Third Sunday of Lent: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34; Cor 5:1721; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 L ECTURAS S EMANAL 7 de marzo del 2016 al 13 de marzo del 2016 Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Is 43:16-21; Sal 126 (125); Fil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 ONLINE GIVING The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution account and scheduling. This option can be a great way to support your church and honor the Lord with your resources. If you would like to begin online giving, either visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger 281-494-1156. Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Sal 34 (33); 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 www.SugarLandCatholic.com 12 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS (c) 2015 Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Reprinted by Permission. Catholic Date Night Friday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for Date Night the second Friday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Community Center. If you have been looking for a way to get out for a nice evening and share your faith with that special person in your life then this is the event you have been looking for. This is also an evening to spend with old friends and to make new ones. If you are new to the parish, Date Night is a great venue for connecting with your fellow parishioners. We will have excellent dinner, drinks fellowship, and an opportunity to learn and discuss the reasons we are Catholic. The cost is $10 per person (pay at the door). Any and all adults are welcome. Dates are not necessary. This is just an opportunity to have a good meal and a good time. Free Child Care is Available IF you RSVP by Wednesday, March 9th. RSVP at www.catholicdatenight.net 13 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER FOR THE SICK PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Fr. Roy Oggero Margarita Iglesias Dr. Albert Romano Dorothy Raska Cathy See Carlos Trejos Bill Murray Virginia Siwa Gloria Ortiz Maria Ewah Maria Pimentel Martha Kocich Ilse Viteri Adela Cuate Adalberta M. De Tristan Bernice Guess Edgar J. Schlabach JoAnn Duncan Linda Patin Rufus Segura Joseph Stovall Robert Byrd Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Larry Klaus Janie Segura Karen Cromer Linda Kasper Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon Brandon Vos Matt Pici Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton Jose Reymond Jaimes Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez Richard & Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Regina Vogt Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois Deacon Don Senger Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Margarita M. de Padilla Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas Jorge Medina JoAnne Henry Ron Zucker Juanita I Muniz Balvino Renoj Charlie McDonald Chris Cromer Jewel Truong Paula Johnson Bob Sullivent Bob Roberts Hilda Santibañez Ashley Santibanez Mary Cook Lucy M. DeVilla Servando Alfaro Cynthia Ribaul Lawrance Santiago Doris Gijon Doug Mewis Robert Andrews Lillian Campbell Martin Riggs Melquiades Martinez We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino, Jo Ann Castille, David Estes, Bruce Buckles, Albert Edward Ewer, Johnny Heitman, Laura Mae Davidson, Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo, Kien Hong Phan, Deacon Frank Cromer, Jill Cutway, Anita Rodriguez, Rafael Gijon, Morris Lee Voelkel, Betty Goehring St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us! 14 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016 F OURTH S UNDAY OF L ENT O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant, we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. “You were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord” (Ephesians 5:8-14).). St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498 15
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