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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 8, 2015

ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 281-494-1156

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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

S T . T H E R E S A P A R I S H A R C H D I O C E S E O F G A L V E S T O N — H O U S T O N


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CONFESSION

Saturday Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Weekdays Entre Semana

Monday-Friday: after each Mass Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

WEEKDAYS ENTRE SEMANA

Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY SÁBADO

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass

SUNDAY DOMINGO

7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE

CONTENTS

Pope Francis………………..…...…….………….….. Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. Papa Francisco…....……….…...….….…………...… Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. Date Night…………………..…………………….….. Faith Formation/School...…………....……………… Mass Intentions……………………………………….. Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. St. Theresa Catholic School Book Drive….………... RCIA Q & A…….…………………………………….. Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..………… Men’s Spiritual Formation Group….……………….. Parish contact information………………..............

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SUGAR CANES

The Sugar Canes regular monthly meeting is this Wednesday, November 18, 2015. We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:30 a.m. We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers, age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third Wednesday each month - same place - same time. 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. Happy Thanksgiving to our Priests, Deacons and Parish Family.

God Bless. Information 281-491-4027

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!


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PERPETUAL ADORATION

For over a decade, the parishion-ers of St. Theresa have been en-gaged 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 per-sonal needs have been lifted up to the Lord. The Emmaus chapel of Perpetual Adoration is open to everyone. The parish invites you to commit to one hour of prayer a week be-fore the Blessed Sacrament. There are a few hours during the week in which we only have one adorer. Some of these hours are listed below. Day Hours Sunday 12am, 1am, 2am, 8am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, & 5pm

Monday 1am, 4am, 6am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm

Tuesday 2am, 3am, 6am, 11am, & 12pm

Wednesday 1am, 2am, 7am, 12pm & 1pm

For more information, or to in-quire about how to become an adorer, please contact Rebecca Freeman (281-844-4616).

2015-11-1 Vatican Radio

Pope Francis on Sunday travelled across Rome to the city’s Verano ceme-tery to celebrate Mass for All Saints Day. In his homily the Pope reflected on the words of the Beatitudes spoken by Jesus as he taught the crowds gath-ered on the hillside around the Lake of Galilee.

Pope Francis said we may ask ourselves how can the poor in spirit, or those who mourn be blessed or happy? Be-cause those whose hearts are free of worldly cares and those who have ex-perienced the sadness and pain of oth-ers, the Pope said, are those who will be welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven and will feel God’s tenderness and consolation in their own lives.

Reflecting on the words, ‘Blessed are the meek’, Pope Francis said how often we act in exactly the opposite way, fretting, complaining and raising our voices, instead of following God’s path of patience and humility. Like parents who show endless patience towards their children, he said, Jesus also fol-lowed the path of meekness, suffering exile and persecution, false accusations and even death on the Cross for our sake.

The Pope spoke of the words ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for

righteousness’ saying they will be filled with God’s justice. ‘Blessed are the merciful’, he continued, reminds us that we are all sinners and every one of us needs to be forgiven, just as we must show mercy and forgiveness to others.

Finally the Pope reflected on Jesus’ words ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’, saying those who patiently work to build peace and reconciliation are those who find true happiness, unlike those who cheat, or gossip, or take ad-vantage of others.

Let us ask God for the grace to be sim-ple, humble people, the Pope conclud-ed, the grace to be meek and learn how to cry, the grace to work for justice and peace and, above all, the grace to ask God’s forgiveness that we may become instruments of his mercy for 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 cla-se. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practi-cantes, confirmados y si es casado, casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo do-mingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los pa-dres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Cer-tificado de asistencia al final de la cla-se 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 ha-ble con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxi-ma Clase será el 8 de noviembre a las 3:15 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacra-mentos? Para mas información clases de preparación para bautismo, comu-nión 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 in-formación.

CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacra-mentos de Reconciliación y Comu-nión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligato-ria para los padres solamente. La pri-mer 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 Informa-ción por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reú-ne 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 informa-ción: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO FRATERNIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN MARIA: El coro práctica los lu-nes 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. Informa-ción: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289.

PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invita-dos a asistir un seminario de prepara-ción matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de prepa-ración. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase lla-mando al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario será el Jueves 12 de noviembre del 2015 en el Sa-lón 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 gra-do. Catequesis es un proceso conti-nuo de evangelicacion, educación, formación y conversión que dura toda la vida. Nuestro catequesis ya comenzó. Nunca es tarde para regis-trarse. 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 ni-ños que desean la formación para recibir los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagra-da Comunión. Esta clase es en con-junto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comenzó del año escolar (1 de sep-tiembre). Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 de la tarde. La próxima clase 8 de noviembre. Para información al 281-494-1156.

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“Pidamos la gracia de la santidad para ser instrumentos de la misericordia de Dios”, el Papa en la Misa de Todos los Santos 2015-11-1 Radio Vaticana

En el Evangelio hemos escuchado a Jesús que enseñaba a sus discípulos y a la gente reunida sobre la colina del lago de Galilea (Cfr. Mt 5,1-12). La palabra del Señor resucitado y vivo indica también a nosotros, hoy, el camino para alcanzar la verdadera felicidad, el camino que conduce al Cielo. Es un camino difícil de comprender por qué va contra corriente, pero el Señor nos dice que quien va por este camino es feliz, tarde o temprano alcanza la felicidad.

“Bienaventurados los pobres de espíritu, porque de ellos es el reino de los cielos”. Podemos preguntarnos, ¿cómo puede ser feliz una persona pobre de corazón, cuyo único tesoro es el Reino de los cielos? Pero la razón esta propio aquí: que teniendo el corazón vacío y libre de tantas cosas mundanas, esta persona está en “espera” del Reino de los Cielos.

“Bienaventurados los que ahora lloran, porque serán consolados”. ¿Cómo pueden ser felices aquellos que lloran? Es más, quién en la vida nunca ha experimentado la tristeza, la angustia, el dolor, no conocerá jamás la fuerza de la consolación. En cambio, pueden ser felices cuantos tienen la capacidad de conmoverse, la capacidad de sentir en el corazón el dolor que hay en sus vidas y en la vida de los demás. ¡Ellos serán felices! Porque la compasiva mano de Dios Padre los conso-lará y los acariciará.

“Bienaventurados los mansos”. Y nosotros al contrario, ¡cuántas veces somos impacientes, nerviosos, siempre listos a lamentarnos! Hacia los demás tenemos tantas pretensiones, pero cuando nos tocan, reaccionamos alzando la voz, como si fuéramos dueños del mundo, mientras que en realidad todos somos hijos de Dios. En cambio, pensemos en aquellas mamas y en aquellos papas que son tan pacientes con sus hijos, que “los hacen enloquecer”. Este es el camino del Señor: el camino de la humidad y de la paciencia. Jesús ha recorrido este camino: desde pequeño ha soportado la persecución y el exilio; y después, de adulto, las calumnias, los engaños, las falsas acusaciones en los tribunales; y todo lo ha soportado con humildad. Ha soportado por amor a nosotros incluso la cruz.

“Bienaventurados los que tiene hambre y sed de justicia, porque serán saciados”. Si, aquellos que tienen un fuerte sentido de la justicia, y no solo hacia los demás, sino sobre todo hacia ellos mismos, estos serán saciados, porque están listos pa-ra recibir la justicia más grande, aquella que solo Dios puede dar.

Y luego, “bienaventurados los misericordiosos, porque encontraran misericordia”. Felices los que saben perdonar, que tiene misericordia por los demás, que no juzgan todo ni a todos, sino que buscan ponerse en el lugar de los otros. El perdón es la cosa de lo cual todos tenemos necesidad, nadie está excluido. Por eso al inicio de la Misa nos reconocemos por aquello que somos, es decir pecadores. Y no es un modo de decir, una formalidad: es un acto de verdad. “Señor, aquí estoy, ten piedad de mi”. Y si sabemos dar a los demás el perdón que pedimos para nosotros, somos bienaventurados. Como decimos en el “Padre Nuestro”: Perdona nuestras ofensas, como nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.

“Bienaventurados los constructores de paz, porque serán llamados hijos de Dios”. Miremos el rostro de aquellos que van por ahí sembrando cizaña: ¿son felices? Aquellos que buscan siempre la ocasión para engañar, para aprovecharse de los


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ANUNCIOS

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 infor-mación llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregri-na a casa una semana? Regístrese des-pués de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para informa-ción con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. MINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: Santo Tomas cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: [email protected] 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. 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 infor-mación llame a Janie Leos al 281-240-7938.

NUEVO PROGRAMA DE SANTA TERESITA!

Grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos se reúnen cada miércoles y viernes de 7:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. en el Salón B-5. Se inicia por primera ves el miércoles 23 de septiembre. La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan problemas con el alcohol.

Para mas información llame a Oscar Santaella al 832-359-4543

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SHARING SUNDAY PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD

Sharing Sunday es un ministerio que anualmente distribuye regalos a fami-lias necesitadas. Las familias deben de ser miembros activos en nuestra parro-quia de St. Theresa. Este programa es solamente para niños.

Favor de venir a la ofician de St. Vi-cente De Paul de St. Theresa para ins-cribir a sus niños el lunes o viernes de 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Las fechas que se estarán tomando las inscripciones serán noviembre 9, 13, y 16.

Para mas información, llame a St. Vicente de Paul al 281-242-9149

demás, ¿son felices? No, no pueden ser felices. En cambio, aquellos que cada día, con paciencia, buscan sem-brar la paz, son artesanos de paz, de reconciliación, ellos son bienaven-turados, porque son verdaderos hijos de nuestro Padre del Cielo, que siem-bra siempre y solo paz, al punto que ha enviado al mundo su Hijo como semilla de paz para la humanidad.

Queridos hermanos y hermanas, este es el camino de la santidad, y es el mismo camino de la felicidad. Es el camino que ha recorrido Jesús, es más, es Él mismo este camino: quien camina con Él y pasa a través de Él entra en la vida, en la vida eterna. Pidamos al Señor la gracia de ser per-sonas sencillas y humildes, la gracia de saber llorar, la gracia de ser humil-des, la gracia de trabajar por la justi-cia y la paz, y sobre todo la gracia de dejarnos perdonar por Dios para con-vertirnos en instrumentos de su miseri-cordia.

Así han hecho los Santos, que nos han precedido en la patria celestial. Ellos nos acompañan en nuestra peregri-nación terrena, nos animan a ir ade-lante. Su intercesión nos ayude a caminar en la vía de Jesús, y obtenga la felicidad eterna para nuestros her-manos y hermanas difuntos, para los que ofrecemos esta Misa. Así sea.

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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 din-ner, 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, November 11th. RSVP at www.catholicdatenight.net

Is Date Night for couples or for singles? Both. Date Night is for adults. We just call it Date Night, because it is a chance for people to get out of the house and have a good time.

Is Date Night only for Catholics? No. We are going to be experiencing the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith, but this is open to anybody who is open to it.

Is Date Night only for St. Theresa Parishioners? No. Feel free to bring friends from other parishes… provided you RSVP. Do I need to have a date? No. Many people come alone.

Why must I RSVP? Dinner is prepared from scratch by volunteers, and we want to provide the best experience possible. Be kind… RSVP.

Catholic Date Night Friday , November 13 at 7 :00 p .m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS


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YOUTH

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 Ho-ly Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, November 11, 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 six-teen, 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.

R.C.I.A. NR.C.I.A. NEWSEWS

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. During the CCE school year (Sept. —May), classes are offered at the fol-lowing 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. 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 Sacra-ments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804. The third Sacrament Sunday class is Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM. If you have missed one or two sacra-ment Sunday classes, Please speak with Paul Stoessel at 281-830-3804 or [email protected]. Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year 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.

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FAITH FORMATION

ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com

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. Coordina-tor of Youth Ministry meghan@ sugarlandcatholic.com

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

We are in need of a 6th grade cate-chists to teach 6th grade boys and 6th grade girls on Sundays from 6:30- 8:00 pm. Please contact Roland Mil-lare, 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.


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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, November 9, 2015 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 6:45 a.m. Charles W. Bubela 8:30 a.m. Bruce Buckles & Al Ewer Tuesday, November 10 St. Leo the Great 6:45 a.m. Daniel Family 8:30 a.m. Alfred & Leona Helmcamp Wednesday, November 11 St. Martin of Tours 6:45 a.m. Ann Roussell 8:30 a.m. Joanne Cummings Thursday, November 12 St. Josaphat 6:45 a.m. Laura Mae Davidson 8:30 a.m. O’Grady Family Friday, November 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 6:45 a.m. Albertson Toncrey 8:30 a.m. Marie Smith Saturday, November 14 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Thomas & Anna Nguyen 5:00 p.m. Matthew Dong Sunday, November 15 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. K. J. Z. T. Society 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 10:00 a.m. Departed Souls of Council #4204 12:00 p.m. Maria Tri 2:00 p.m. Rosa Emilia Dederle 5:00 p.m. Rosie Jansen 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, November 9, 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 10 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. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, November 11 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:00 a.m. Mother’s Play Group, FLC-A 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 12 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)6:30 p.m. Carmelites Phase 1 & 2 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, November 13 7:00 p.m. Date Night, CC 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 Saturday, November 14 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, November 15 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 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday Assessments 6:15 p.m. Youth Group CCE 6:30 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC-B 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7 6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE

SUNDAY OFFERTORY November 1, 2015 $ 36,325 Online Giving $ 7,270 Total $ 43,595

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015

Totals as of November 1, 2015

Goal $ 199,000 Pledged $ 158,333 Payments $ 144,825 Payments Due $ 54,176

461 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.

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PRAYER BEFORE MASS Almighty and ever-living God, I approach the sacra-ment 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 eter-nal 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 naked-ness. 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 sal-vation. 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

THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy serv-ant, 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 sal-vation, 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, allay-ing for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, bind-ing 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 fulfill-ment 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. There-sa Catholic Church. The St. Vincent De Paul gift pro-gram 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 dates to sign-up are October 30, November 2, 6, 9, 13, and 16.

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.

ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

STCS Griffin Library Book Drive October 23 - November 20

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 book-plate. Monetary donations may be made in the school office Mon - Fri from 8 am to 4 pm. You may also make a dona-tion by contacting the Book Drive Chairperson, Rachel Santos, at [email protected] or 832-248-6740.


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I could never be a RCIA sponsor. I don't know my faith? A sponsor, as a representative of the community, ac-companies a candidate on their journey to becoming practicing Catholics. They are asked to share their faith experiences, not teach theology. Sponsors invite their candidates to church activities like special prayer ser-vices, such as Stations of the Cross in Lent, as well as date night, fish frys or the bazaar. Sponsors check in with their candidates to see how they and their families are doing. They may have their candidates and family over for dinner, for example. A sponsor gives testimony and stands as a witness to the candidate’s moral character, faith and intention espe-cially before the candidate can be initiated.

Have a question about RCIA? Email: [email protected]

R.C.I.A. Q & AR.C.I.A. Q & A BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulle-tin 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. E-BLAST: Visit our parish website and click on the link to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or material donations for our pregnant women. Contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected] MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Are you looking for a new way 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 En-counter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or online www.houstonme.org. MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business," Leader: Deacon Frank Cromer. Wednesday, November 11, 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 interest-ing. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a friend. MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. On Sunday, December 6, 2015 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monument. NURSERY: The nursery is open during the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & Noon Sunday Mass. Children from 18 months to 4 years of age are welcome. No reservation is necessary. For more information contact Andrea Ramsey at 281-545-2771. RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abor-tion, Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for confidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728. ST. THERESA’S MOMS’ GROUP: Mothers and children welcome! We meet every Wednesday morning. Location to be determined. Contact Sarah Schimpf at 703-728-8802 or [email protected] for more information.

MONTHLY MASSES AT CARE-GIVING FACILITIES

Masses in November

Masses in November are being celebrated by the priests from St. Theresa at the following care-giving facilities.

Monday, November 2 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.

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

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

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.

Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Atria in the Worship Room on the 1st floor: 1401 Soldiers Field


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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 infor-mation, 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 pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to at-tend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. 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 prepara-tion 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. 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.

WEEKLY READINGS

November 9 through November 15, 2015 Monday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44]

LECTURAS SEMANAL

9 de noviembre al 15 de noviembre del 2015 Lunes: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Sal 46 (45); 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Martes: Sab 2:23 — 3:9; Lc 17:7-10 Miércoles: Sab 6:1-11; Lc 17:11-19 Jueves: Sab 7:22b — 8:1; Lc 17:20-25 Viernes: Sab 13:1-9; Lc 17:26-37 Sábado: Sab 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Lc 18:1-8 Domingo: Dn 12:1-3; Sal 16 (15); Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mc 13:24-32 Trigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: 1 Re 17:10-16; Sal 146 (145); Heb 9:24-28; Mc 12:38-44 [41-44]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 op-tion can be a great way to support your church and hon-or 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.



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LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9:00 p.m., monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are moral-ly faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 [email protected].

SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY is forming at St. Theresa’s Church in Sugar Land and their 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 Francis-can Order that meet in groups called Fraternities. Mary, Queen of the Universe, is the Patroness of the Francis-can Family. For additional information about the Secular Franciscans call Connie Zocco at 281-498-5464 or email [email protected].


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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.

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

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

PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED 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. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, 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, Laura Mae 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!

PRAYER REQUESTS


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St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Almighty and merciful God,

graciously keep from us all adversity,

so that, unhindered in mind and body alike,

we may pursue in freedom of heart

the things that are yours.

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.

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