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In and About St. Theresa Catholic Church - February 21, 2021
Father Phil gives us the context on what Lent is. If you are pondering on what to dokeep loving, loving God will show you what it is you need to do. Father Phil shares
with us some words from Carlo Carretto when he found answers to universalquestions that each of us must face while he had chosen life as a monk in the
desert.Enjoy Father Phil's reflections and share it all with friends, family, and the world, go
to our In Touch playlist on our YouTube channel by clicking here.
Watch our Sunday services online. We will stream live at 5:00 p.m. Saturday (VigilMass), 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at https://www.sttheresa.cc/online-
mass. In addition to the live stream of our services, check our Homilies Playlist onour Youtube channel.
The reconciliation schedule will remain the same during the closure. Sundayobligation to attend Mass and Holy Days continues to be suspended. In-persongatherings on parish campuses are allowed only for programs of sacramental
preparation. This permission for in-person catechetical gatherings does not includeadult bible studies, conferences, or special presentations.
Previous Week Mass AttendanceFebruary 13th - February 14th
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass attendees - 126Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass attendees - 150
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass attendees - 49Online views - 644
The church office will be closed until further notice, but our staff is working remotelyto serve you, please see our parish directory at the end of this note. If you have any questions, please call 713-869-3783 or email us at
Please plan accordingly, thank you for your consideration.
Sunday, February 21st, 5:30 p.m. Mass Offered for the 16th Anniversary of Fr.Giussani’s Death
“Fr. Giussani has truly become the father of many. He has conquered hearts, helpedto make the world better, and to open up the doors of the world to heaven.”
-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger at Fr. Giussani’s funeral
The Servant of God, Fr. Luigi Giussani lived and proposed Christianity as anencounter, an event, and a love story. For him, Faith lived out in communion, is thefoundation of the true liberation of man. Thus, in the 1950s around him, grew up a
friendship that later became a Catholic Movement called Communion and Liberation(CL) that has spread to over ninety countries. CL members will be present at that
mass. Communion and Liberation, in its essence, is a proposal for education in theCatholic faith. It is an education that doesn’t end at a certain age but lasts a lifetimebecause it is always being renewed and deepened. The same is true of the Gospel,which reveals new discoveries even after we’ve heard them a thousand times. Thesame is true in the experience of love, artistic creativity, and even in the simplicity ofeveryday life. The search for what is true, beautiful, and good, and for happiness isneverending. This is Christianity: the adventure of life, not a kind of training for life.
February 19th - March 25Lent an excellent opportunity for spiritual growth and the time set aside to prepare us
to renew our baptismal promises, something still foundational in our life.
St. Theresa Catholic Church will have in-person and broadcast Stations of theCross every Friday during Lent at 6:00 p.m. in English in the church.
https://sttheresa.cc/online-mass. Wath the Stations of The Cross On-Demand at
https://youtu.be/IIlq_yAwecUThe Stations of the Cross in Spanish will be every Friday during Lent at 8:00
p.m. in the church in-person only.(Todos los viernes durante la cuaresma se rezará el Via Crucis en la iglesia a las
8:00 p.m. solo en persona, no habra transmición en linea).
The greatest evils have been destroyedThe fact of the Resurrection confirms that Jesus Christ has destroyed evil, especially
the power sin and death have had over us. St. Paul and the early Christiansproclaimed the Resurrection as the first great Christian message. Experience the
power and importance of the Resurrection yourself here:
Questions:
Why was the Resurrection of Jesus the key message of St. Paul and the earlyChurch?How does the Resurrection assure us that Jesus’ statement in the Gospel ofMatthew is reliable: “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot killthe soul” (Matthew 10:28)?What do Jesus Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection mean to youpersonally?
After watching, please add a comment sharing your thoughts.
St. Theresa Catholic Church and Schoolinvite you to join us for an exhilarating
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afternoon at the Houston Polo Club onApril 25, 2021.
This year the gala auction is an all-outdoor event. You'll enjoy the
thundering excitement of a polo match,live music, player parade, best
gentlemen and ladies hat contest, and achampagne divot stomp at halftime.
St. Theresa Gala and Auction is ourannual premier fundraising event.
Proceeds from this event support ourChurch Ministries as well as our School.
EVENT SAFETYPROTOCOLS
Donations Needed for 2021 St.Theresa Catholic Church and School
Auction
The silent and live auction committee is in search of some great items for the 2021 Auction; restaurant or retail gift cards, gift certificates to your favorite
salon, yoga or spin studio, professional or collegiate sports memorabilia,
vacation home for a weekend getaway, frequent flyer miles, or hotel points.
Please contact [email protected] or call 346-335-1810.
DONATE ANAUCTION ITEM
Lent is our 'Come to Jesus moment'“Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: ‘This is the time of fulfillment.
The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.’” Mark 1:14-15
I was visiting a historic cemetery adjacent to a church where I preached recently onbehalf of Unbound. As I stood at one gravesite, a vehicle pulled up alongside me.
The driver rolled down the window and identified himself as a descendant of the manwhose grave I happened to be looking at. We talked a bit and the conversation
turned to his own life and the difficulty of his struggle with COVID-19, personally andas a family man and member of his community. “I’m very close,” he admitted, “to
having a ‘Come to Jesus moment.’”
The origin of that expression likely goes back to the kind of dramatic moment ofconversion represented by an “altar call,” but today it’s often used in a more informalsense to describe any moment of realization and truth that requires a reassessment
of priorities.
Sometimes, when a new Unbound sponsor is filling out a form, I’ll ask what led himor her to decide to offer their support for a child, youth or elder in need. Often, it
seems to be the result of a sudden, intuitive perception, a moment of realization oran opportunity to express a deeply felt need to make a significant difference in
another person’s or family’s life. I truly believe that to one degree or another,every sponsor who fills out a form does so as the result of a “Come to Jesus
Moment” that I’m privileged to witness. We have words in our language thatseem alike and are often used interchangeably. For example, “remorse” and
“repentance.” Both suggest that we’ve done something wrong and we won’t do itagain. But, on this first Sunday of Lent, the repentance Jesus is calling us to involves
a deeper inner change. Lent challenges us to discern if there is some moresignificant change we are being called to.
Let the discernment begin.
Please prayFather, as we begin another Lent that one word, “repent,” says it all. Hearing it, help
us to accept its challenge. Or, as another prayer puts it, “give us the courage tochange what needs to be changed.” Amen.
This reflection for the First Sunday of Lent was written by Unbound preacher FatherDavid Noone.
St. Theresa will be donating 5 mealsfor every parishioner who creates an
account or signs up for recurring givingduring Lent. St Theresa's goal is to give
2,500 meals to our social ministrypartners: Casa Juan Diego, Christian
Community Service Center (CCSC), andCovenant House.
SIGN UP TODAY
St. Theresa is holding a community-wide blood drive on Sunday, March 7th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
supporting Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, as they strive to keep the bloodsupply stocked during Covid-19.
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has created a safe and well-sanitizedprocess for those wishing to donate. As an added bonus, blood donors receive a
free Covid antibody test. Anyone from the community is invited to make anappointment and give blood. Find more information and register to give blood at
https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/333236
The sealing of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation is the final sacrament of initiation intothe Catholic Church. If you have not received this wonderful sacrament, we
encourage you to do so!
Baptized Catholic adults who need to prepare and receive the Sacrament ofConfirmation are welcome to register for our upcoming preparation classes. Please
contact Jackie Dumoit, [email protected], for more information.
We’re going to give you some ideas for the Lenten Season, perhaps you’ll choose totake one of these challenges to rediscover the beauty and power of our call to be co-
redeemers with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Challenge #11: Admit your sins to God. Ask his forgiveness and accept it withgratitude, thanksgiving, and humility. Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Can’t remember how? Here’s a simple guide with some tips. Tell Fr. Phil it’s been awhile, and ask him to guide you through it. St. Theresa offers confessions onSATURDAY: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, THURSDAY: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM, and byappointment. Please call Fr. Phil at 346-335-1803.
Challenge #12: You wouldn’t attempt to pass a class without studying the materialsor take on a new job without knowing what is expected of you. Making Christ thecenter of your life is no different; make a commitment to read the Sunday scripturesbefore Sunday Mass. In the same way that reading up on football players, opposingteams, and coaching strategies will help you experience a game more fully,familiarizing yourself with the readings ahead of time will help you experience themin a deeper way on Sunday.
Challenge #13: Working from home often means working with terrible posture.Make it a point to sit up straight while you sit at your laptop or watch TV. Your body isa reflection of God's image. Take care of it. If you are conscious of your posture,think about a habit that has kept you from being whom God is calling you to be.Consciously give up that habit for Lent.
Challenge #14: Donate one thing each day, For example, you could donate a lightlyworn piece of clothing or a blanket, a toy, a book, or a can of food. Can't find a thingto donate? Leave a tip on your next fast food meal or leave a dollar on a donationjar. Everything counts at this time where a lot of people are in great need.
Challenge #15: Pray for somebody. As you’re walking the streets, driving thehighways, or waiting for a meeting to start, pick out a person who appears to be inneed and pray for that person. Everyone is in need of God's love.
Challenge #16: Try a new spiritual practice. Come or sign up for an hour ofEucharistic Adoration every Thursday, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. It'sessential to have two or more adorers each hour so that Jesus is not left alone. Ifyou would like to commit to adore our Lord for one hour per week, please contactDiana Sepulveda at [email protected]
Challenge #17: Wake up a half-hour earlier and spend that extra time reading adevotional, doing some light exercise, or savoring your morning coffee andbreakfast.
Challenge #18: Whenever you find yourself in a feedback loop of negative thoughts,try to think of three things you're thankful for.
Challenge #19: Use media to spread the Word of God or post a photo about thethemes of Lent on a visual, personal level.
Challenge #20: Create your own Friday fish fry at home! There are tons of recipesonline that you can cook. It’s not the healthiest thing in the world, but a fun Catholictradition to help you abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent.
Get to know your lectors. This week the following parishioners will be reading atmass:
Saturday, February 20, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Roy Hughes Tom Wright
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Donna Yanowski
Ken Yanowski
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 5:30 p.m.Greg Krauss Ana Schick
If you want to participate in this ministry or if you want more information aboutlectors, please contact Jackie Dumoit at 346-335-1813 or at
Support St. Theresa Catholic Church today using your credit card, checking,or savings account. Click the button to get started.
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That we may place our lives in God’s hands and have the strength to carry out Hisunique plan for each of us.
“After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel ofGod….” Mark 1:14
Do you ever think about how difficult it must have been for Jesus to come intoGalilee, knowing that John had just been arrested for teaching the same messagethat Jesus was proclaiming? It must have taken great love and trust for Jesus to dowhat the Father had sent Him here on earth to do. In the same way, following a lifeof stewardship takes great love and trust from us. We must be willing to surrender
completely to God, trusting that God will always give us all that we need to fulfill Hisplan for us.
Pledged gifts allow St. Theresa Catholic Church an opportunity to budget with anactual income in mind.
1. Stewardship pledge cards can be placed in one of the collection baskets afterMass or they can be mailed into our office.or2. Visit our giving site to set up your stewardship pledge electronicallyhttps://sttheresa.churchgiving.com or visit StTheresa.cc and click “StewardshipDonations” under the “Giving” tab.
For cash and check contributions please mail your envelope to St. TheresaCatholic Church at 6622 Haskell St. | Houston TX | 77007
Thank you for supporting our mission.
Flowers for the altar entirely depend on the sponsorship from your dedications.Schedule a dedication today! Please place your request two weeks in advance ofyour dedication date. For more information please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at
[email protected] or call 352-212-2961.
This Year Steps for Students Has Gone Virtual Visit our St. Theresa Steps for Students Team Page:
St. Theresa- Houston - Steps for Students 5K (steps4students.org) Register and join the St. Theresa Team.
Donate and support St. Theresa Catholic School!
Casa de Esperanza
The winter storm has affected so many in the Houston community. As opportunitiesto help or needs expressed, we will be reaching out to our St. Theresa parish with
the information.
Casa de Esperanza said they are in great need of food for the aftercare program asthe storm has left families without power, food, or the ability to work. If you could
donate to their Amazon wishlist they would be greatly appreciative.https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AOP2O2I549AQ?ref_=wl_share
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): www.aa.org
American Red Cross: redcross.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
Christian Community Service Center: www.ccschouston.org
Counseling (Grief, Family, etc.): www.catholiccharities.org
Domestic Violence: thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
Families of Addicts: al-anon.org/
Houston Police: If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Non Emergencies:www.houstonpolice.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): www.na.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Center: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
Overeaters Anonymous (OA): www.oahouston.org
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): saa-recovery.org
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services www.txabusehotline.org
United Way of Greater Houston: www.unitedwayhouston.org
PARISH AND SCHOOL DIRECTORY
6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784 Pastor
Fr. Phil Lloyd [email protected]
DeaconsDeacon Dwight Coles,
Deacon Larry Vaclavik, [email protected]
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish Deandra Mackey
[email protected] Ann Virgilio
Parish Manager Enrique Benitez
Capital Campaign Johanna Bransford
Development Director Cynthia Garza
Accounting Jeanette B. Deciderio
[email protected] Archabal
Community Engagement Larry Payne
Volunteer CoordinatorJackie Dumoit
Director of TechnologyZach Wilson
CommunicationsVeronica Benitez
[email protected] Jones
Sacramental RecordsMary Bloom
St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/StTheresaCatholicSchool
PrincipalMelissa Ilski
[email protected] Director of Admissions
Kelly McCarty
Melissa Swanson [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Matrimony/AnnulmentApp./Funerals
Patrick [email protected]
Faith FormationJanice Berger
10:00 a.m. Mass Choir Director/Organist/MediaMinistry Coordinator
Stephen Schad [email protected]
Director of MaintenanceAndras Bandi
[email protected] Accounting
Chris [email protected]
Flor [email protected]
School Administrative Assistant Rhonda Lastovica
Early Childhood Center facebook.com/steccmemorialpark
DirectorMelanie Leadingham
[email protected] of Admissions
Kelly [email protected]
If you like to advertise your businesswith us please contact Veronica Benitez
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